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Greetings!<br>
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Join WHOI Sea Grant for its annual series of lectures entitled "Oceans
Alive: Plain Talk on Current Topics in Marine Science Presented for the
General Public." The talks are free of charge and are designed to
inform and involve the general public in relevant and timely marine
science issues. This year's series will feature the following
presentations:<br>
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Tuesday, April 27, 4:00 PM<br>
<b>Young Scientists Present: Winning Science Fair Projects</b><br>
In a science town, the scientists come in many shapes and sizes, and in
a wide range of ages. Join us for special presentations by local high
school students from Falmouth Academy and Falmouth High School as they
discuss their winning science fair projects. <i>Light reception to
follow.</i><br>
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Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 PM<br>
<b>Television Meteorologist Mike Wankum's World of Weather Wisdom</b><br>
Join WB56 chief meteorologist Mike Wankum for a behind-the-scenes look
at what it's like to be a television meteorologist in New England. He
will challenge your weather knowledge using <i>Wankum’s Weather Quiz</i>,
a nightly feature from "The Ten O'Clock News," to take you through a
year of New England weather. During his presentation he'll incorporate
forecasting models, technology trends, and fascinating video.<br>
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Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 PM<br>
<b>Wildflowers of Cape Cod: A Vanishing Heritage</b><br>
Increasing population exerts enormous pressure on our native flora in
the form of fertilized lawns, utility lines, non-native and sometimes
invasive species, and septic effluent. Mario DiGregorio, founder of the
Botanical Club of Cape Cod and the Islands, and author of several
natural history books, including <i>A Vanishing Heritage: Wildflowers
of Cape Cod</i>, will discuss special floral communities and their
habitats. His presentation will also cover Cape Cod's land-use history
and current threats to the integrity of our existing stands of
beautiful, and often geographically limited, wildflowers. <i>Books
will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the
presentation.</i><br>
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Tuesday, May 18, 7:00 PM<br>
<b>Shellfish and Nitrogen: A Balancing Act?</b><br>
Increasing inputs of land-derived nitrogen have degraded estuarine
water quality, potentially changing estuarine features that are
important to commercially harvested shellfish. Ruth Carmichael, a
Boston University Marine Program biologist, will describe her research
on the topic, comparing growth, survival, and physiological responses
of different shellfish across estuaries receiving different nitrogen
loads. Her study has implications for the ecology and stock management
of shellfish.<br>
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Presentations are held in Redfield Auditorium, Water Street, Woods Hole
(free parking for evening lectures is available in lot opposite
auditorium; look for on-street meter parking for afternoon
presentations) Admission is free. PDPs available for educators (call
for details).<br>
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For more information, call WHOI Sea Grant, (508) 289-2398, or e-mail
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:seagrant@whoi.edu">seagrant@whoi.edu</a>.<br>
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