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Greetings!<br>
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Join Woods Hole Sea Grant for its annual series of lectures titled “<b>Oceans
Alive: Plain Talk on Current Topics in Marine Science Presented for the
General Public</b>.” 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 26, 7:00 p.m.<br>
<b>The Id of the Squid: Examining the Behavioral Ecology of <i>Loligo</i></b><br>
Squid have a one-year life cycle, making them highly susceptible to
overfishing. Roger Hanlon, senior scientist at the Marine Biological
Laboratory’s Marine Resources Center, will discuss the potential
impacts of fishing on squid mate selection, egg-laying, and even the
viability of the egg capsules. Hanlon’s current research in Monterey
Bay, California, shows that squid are being exploited at an
unprecedented rate. With Woods Hole Sea Grant funding, Hanlon and WHOI
engineer Ken Foote designed an innovative project using sonar to locate
and map the distribution and abundance of squid eggs. Join us for some
exciting video footage and slides from ongoing research that could help
improve management of the squid fishery.<br>
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Tuesday, May 3, 4:00 p.m.<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>Please note the
special time for this presentation.</i><br>
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Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.<br>
<b>The Secret Life of Lobsters</b><br>
Join journalist Trevor Corson as he talks about his new book, <i>The
Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling
the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean</i>. <i>Publisher’s Weekly</i>
writes, “[Corson] brings the story to life by concentrating on the
lobstermen and their families who live in one Maine fishing community,
Little Cranberry Island, and alternating narratives of their lives with
accounts of the research of scientists … he makes it all fascinating,
especially when he juxtaposes observations of human behavior and
descriptions of the social life of lobsters.” Books will be available
for purchase and a book signing will follow the presentation.<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
presentation). 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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