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Learn about the Peninsula's beautiful, complex kelp forest ecosystems. Join in person or on Zoom.
Kelp forests, salmon, and forage fish are foundational, dynamic, and tightly intertwined components of northeast Pacific coastal ecosystems. The Coastal Watershed Institute has spent decades researching various aspects of our kelp forests. In this presentation, Ms. Annabelle ByrneStrong and Dr. Anne Shaffer will share highlights of decades of novel research to understand the interconnected ecosystem functions of Washington kelp forests, how salmon and forage fish utilize them, and the critical actions needed to preserve and restore these wild cold water systems.
About the Presenters
Dr. Anne Shaffer is the lead scientist and executive director of the Coastal Watershed Institute (CWI) and an adjunct professor at both Western Washington University College of the Environment and Peninsula College. Born and raised in eastern Washington, Dr. Shaffer holds a PhD in Marine Ecology from the University of Victoria.
Annabelle ByrneStrong is a nearshore biologist-in-training with CWI, and the newest ‘next generation’ leader in marine coastal science and management. Born and raised in Sequim, Ms. Armstrong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Environmental Science from Willamette University.
More information on the Coastal Watershed Institute, including their college intern program, can be found on their webpage, their social media page, and a 90-second video here.
About the Series
Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series is hosted by NOLS in person and on Zoom. The free talks begin at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month from January through April. No registration is required. Recordings of the presentations will be available on NOLS YouTube channel within one week after the event.
The series is made possible through the work of Olympic National Park, the North Olympic Library System, Discover Your Northwest, and the Friends of Olympic National Park.
Attend at Port Angeles Main Library or Join Remotely
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83670593801
Meeting ID: 836 7059 3801
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Special Events | Nature, Science & Tech | Info & Skills |
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