[SEMCO] "Oceans Alive" Lectures

[Sheri DeRosa]

Greetings!

Join Woods Hole Sea Grant for its annual series of lectures titled 
"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:

Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.
The Id of the Squid: Examining the Behavioral Ecology of Loligo
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.

Tuesday, May 3, 4:00 p.m.
Young Scientists Present: Winning Science Fair Projects
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. Please note the special 
time for this presentation.

Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
The Secret Life of Lobsters
Join journalist Trevor Corson as he talks about his new book, The Secret 
Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the 
Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean. Publisher's Weekly 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.

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).

For more information, call WHOI Sea Grant, (508) 289-2398, or e-mail 
seagrant at whoi.edu.

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