SCIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY: Anthropogenic changes in estuarine systems, with Michael Gonsior and Andrew Heyes

April 16, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm iCal Google Calendar
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
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On the first four Tuesdays in April, join us to hear from an UMCES scientist about their research at Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, in-person and online. 7:00 - 8:00 PM, free.

April 16 - Anthropogenic changes in estuarine systems, with Michael Gonsior and Andrew Heyes
The impacts of contaminants of emerging concern in our waterways and how the new Center for the Study of Anthropogenic Changes in Estuarine Systems with help tackle the challenges ahead.

April 23 - Biodiversity in the human era, with Chris Rowe
An exploration of the historical and recent trends in the decline in the number and diversity of plants and animals over the past 50 years.

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