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Species Invasions and Rapid Adaptation in the Sea

354 Aubert Hall 354 Aubert Hall, Orono

Dr. Carolyn Tepolt Assistant Scientist - Biology Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Biological invasions are agents of significant and ongoing global environmental change, and can have devastating ecological and economic consequences. They also offer a rare opportunity to study rapid adaptation in nature. Invasive species, by definition, are highly adept at surviving and thriving in novel […]

Toward a Global Tipping Point for Sustainable Fisheries

354 Aubert Hall 354 Aubert Hall, Orono

Dr. Jake Kritzer Director, Boston Environmental Defense Fund Seen by many as the biggest threat to healthy ocean ecosystems, curbing overfishing has become a priority focus for many actors spanning government, academia, the seafood industry, civil society, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The role of NGOs varies among organizations and fisheries across the globe, including activism, […]

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