Horn Point Laboratory researchers will offer free, weekly talks about the science behind Chesapeake Bay on consecutive Thursdays from April 7-28. The 45 minute talks will not only shed light into the mysteries of the Bay, but also highlight Horn Point programs working to improve the health of the Bay and its aquatic life. Questions and participation by the audience will be encouraged.
“Bay 101: Science of the Chesapeake for Non-Scientists” will be held Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Aquaculture and Restoration Ecology Laboratory (AREL) Lecture Hall at the Horn Point Laboratory, located at 2020 Horns Point Road in Cambridge, Maryland. To register, contact HPL Volunteer Coordinator Linda Starling at 410-221-8381 or starling@umces.edu.
APRIL 7: Genetic tools for monitoring and conservation of marine animals in Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Louis Plough will describe how genetic tools are being utilized for improved fishery management for oysters and river herring.
APRIL 14: Oyster Aquaculture in the Bay and Beyond
Graduate student Anna Priester will describe her travels to oyster farms around the country and discuss her own oyster research.
APRIL 21: Partnering with farmers to scientifically measure win/win scenarios for both nutrient reduction in the water and productive crop yields
Dr. Tom Fisher will speak about his research that enlists Caroline County farmers in solving the challenges of fertilizer use and clean water.
APRIL 28: Sea Level and the Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Larry Sanford will talk about the geological history of sea level and its relation to current climate change.
The Horn Point Laboratory, located on more than 800 acres on the banks of the Choptank River on Maryland's Eastern Shore, has advanced society’s understanding of the world’s estuarine and ocean ecosystems. Horn Point scientists are widely respected for their interdisciplinary programs in oceanography, water quality, restoration of sea grasses, marshes and shellfish and for expertise in ecosystem modeling. With ongoing research programs spanning from the estuarine waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the open waters of the world's oceans, Horn Point is a national leader in applying environmental research and discovery to solve society’s most pressing environmental problems.
