Russell Barsh, left and Barbara Bentley, right, mark eelgrass plots near Indian Island. The public is invited to join in scientific marine research this weekend, June 12-14
Field Research Days coincide with International Oceans observances
On Saturday, June 12, in celebration of International Oceans Day and the 100th anniversary of Jacques Cousteau’s birth, there will be a local happening at the Eastsound waterfront directly across from the Outlook Inn.
The public is invited to join friends and neighbors to give pause to honor the sea – the heart of the earth – at 1:30 to 2 p.m.
The Earth Ball will be there and music from the Odd Fellows. All are welcome and everyone is invited to contribute songs, poems, or anything to focus on our oceans.
Earlier that day, and for the next two days, the public is invited to join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront during these annual low tides.
The research dates for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory at the Waterfront Park are Saturday, June 12; Sunday, June 13; and Monday, June 14; at approximately 11:30 a.m. all three days.
The public is advised to wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!
For further information, go to www.Indianisland.info.
Unfortunate timing on this event–Orcas High School will hold its Commencement Ceremonies at 2PM on this date. I know many who will be at the ceremony would wish to ALSO be at the beach……