9-16-09: Science Cafe @ the Labs - Seaweeds are key to a Sustainable Society
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Sponsor: Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Title: Science Café at the Marine Labs
Subject: Seaweeds are key to a Sustainable Society
When: Wednesday, September 16th
Start Time: 7pm (Seating is Limited, early arrivals welcome)
Where: Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing
Cost: FREE, Refreshments provided
Contact: 831-771-4418
Karen Carlson, Executive Director
https://friends.mlml.calstate.edu kcarlson [at] mlml [dot] calstate [dot] edu
Description
Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories - Science Café.
" Seaweeds are key to a Sustainable Society"
Dr. Michael H. Graham.
Dr. Graham is an Associate Professor at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories/San Jose State University and a Marina City resident. His research has advanced our understanding of what factors regulate the distribution and productivity of kelp forests, the ecological impacts of kelp deforestation, the impacts of climate change on kelp systems, and has led to the discovery of new kelp habitats worldwide.
Summary: Seaweed aquaculture techniques are well established in many regions around the world, primarily to support human consumption. Our research at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories indicate that seaweed can be easily cultured to support human nutrition, as feed for farmed abalone or a source of carbon for biofuel. This talk will focus on the utility of such seaweeds to promote more sustainable aquaculture practices while simultaneously decreasing pollution levels in our air and coastal waters.
Come to the Labs for an interactive evening of Science – Café style.
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Karen Carlson
Executive Director
Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Rd.
Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-771-4418 (office)
831-632-4403 (fax)
kcarlson [at] mlml [dot] calstate [dot] edu
https://friends.mlml.calstate.edu/
