If you’re in Portland, don’t make plans for this Saturday afternoon (May 8th), as world renowned cichlid expert will speak at an event sponsored by the Greater Portland Aquarium Society at 2 p.m.

Ad Konings is an ichthyologist, author, publisher, photographer and environmentalist, who trained in medicine and biology. He is best known for his research on African rift lake cichlids. Konings is the founder of Cichlid Press, a line of guidebooks that are the standard reference on African cichlids. He is a popular speaker and has traveled the world lecture circuit.

The event will be at the Friendship Masonic Temple at 5626 N.E. Alameda Street in Portland. It is free for members of GPAS; $5 for non-members.

Via  Oregon Live