Join Hatfield Science on Tap onsite or online. Talk begins at 6 p.m., Social hour 5-6 p.m.
Join us, Wed., Nov. 13
Shifting Nearshore Ocean Conditions
About This Talk
Nearshore ocean conditions are changing along the west coast of North America. These recent shifts in ocean drivers have contributed to broad-scale impacts to marine and estuarine habitats, including unfortunate consequences for several of Oregon’s marine Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
This talk will summarize ongoing work to characterize the status and historic changes to the complex community of bull kelp, abalone, sea urchins, and sea stars within Oregon’s rocky reef habitats. Considered together, the magnitude of ecological change is unprecedented in recorded history. Do the current communities represent a shifting baseline or “new normal” for Oregon’s rocky reef habitats? Will the community continue to respond and adapt into an alternative stable-state? Or is it possible to help enhance abalone, sea stars, and kelp to assist with recovery?
Guest Speaker
Dr. Steven Rumrill
Since 2010, Steve Rumrill has led the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's (ODFW) shellfish program. The program is part of the ODFW Marine Resources program based in Newport, Tillamook, Astoria and Coos Bay. It is responsible for monitoring and managing recreational and commercial shellfish fishing and shellfish habitat research along the entire Oregon coast.
Rumrill is trained as a marine invertebrate zoologist specializing in the conservation of populations of shellfish and sustainable habitat management.
Onsite Details
Location: Hatfield Marine Science Center, Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium
Social Hour: 5 to 6 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Talk Begins: 6 p.m.
Online Details
Join the webinar online.
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 971 247 1195 US (Portland)
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Webinar ID: 992 7706 9348
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