The Science Behind Sustainable Seafood

October 10, 2017 7:00pm to 8:00pm iCal Google Calendar
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Presented by Dr. Genny Nesslage

As global demand for seafood grows, fisheries scientists are challenged with the task of estimating sustainable fishing levels.In this seminar, Dr. Nesslage will review current global trends in seafood production and describe how science is used to inform sustainable fisheries management. Resources will be provided to help you determine if your seafood is sustainably caught.

CBL’s Bernie Fowler Laboratory
142 Williams Street
Solomons, MD 20688
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This is a free event with no pre-registration. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This presentation is part of the Science for Citizens Seminar Series

Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by CBL scientists.  Our faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Calvert County, our nation, and the world. Each talk will be presented by an UMCES scientist and will inform the public about a featured research effort.  

See the complete Fall 2017 Science for Citizens Seminar Series schedule

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