||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
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, January 20, 1 – 2 p.m.
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.
Come learn from Tina about our shorelines and marine ecosystem on Wednesday, January 20th at 1:00pm. To join by Zoom, simply go to www.orcasseniors.org, click the link to this event, enter the special passcode, and you’re in!
Attendance is free or with a suggested $5 donation. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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