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Meeting of the Minds – “Forage Fishes and the Beach: The Role of Local Shorelines in Marine Ecosystem Recovery” brought to you on Zoom by Orcas Senior Center: Wednesday, May 19, 1 – 2 p.m.
Tina Whitman
The San Juan Islands are a place of rugged beauty, but also of fragile ecosystems. Join us for a fascinating and enlightening reminder of the context in which we live as Science Director for Friends of the San Juans, Tina Whitman, takes us on a scientific exploration of our shorelines and their connections to the greater marine ecosystem.
In this presentation Tina will share the latest scientific understanding of the importance and status of marine shoreline habitats in the San Juans, highlighting connections to regional food webs. Opportunities and local actions to promote the recovery of chinook salmon and the southern resident orca will also be explored.
Tina has a Master of Science from the University of Oregon and has managed shoreline research, restoration, and protection programs since 2002. She lives on Orcas Island with her family and is happiest on a beach, for work or play.
Come learn what Tina knows about our shorelines and marine ecosystem on Wednesday, May 19 at 1:00pm. Simply go to the Orcas Senior Center website (orcasseniors.org) at the appointed time, click the link, enter the provided passcode, and you’re in!
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