Folks in Southern Maryland, the Chesapeake Biology Lab, on Solomons Island, is hosting free science seminars on Tuesday nights starting in late March.

If you’re interested in Bay ecology, they have some interesting topics lined up.  Great opportunity to explore some of the science being conducted at the Bio Lab.

Info and links copied below.

Revised Science for Citizens Schedule A revised schedule for the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory’s (CBL) Science for Citizens seminar series is included below.  The dates of our first two seminars have switched. All other seminar dates have remained the same.  We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause.    When: Every Tuesday from 7:00 – 8:00pm March 28 – April 25, 2017 Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis Where: CBL’s Bernie Fowler Laboratory 142 William Street, Solomons, MD 20688 Cost: These seminars are free events Website: http://www.umces.edu/cbl/outreach-seminars We have an excellent seminar lineup for Spring 2017! We hope to see you at:   March 28th DolphinWatch: Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay Dr. Helen Bailey will discuss her work to develop an observation network that will engage local residents and provide information on dolphin distribution in the Bay. April 4th A View into the Secret Lives of Animals on the Swim In this talk, Dr. Dave Secor will review the mechanics and behaviors of marine animals as they school, feed, migrate, and persevere. April 11th A Plastic Ocean Film Screenings  Screenings from 2:00pm – 4:00pm AND from 6:00pm – 8:00pm After viewing this documentary’s never-before-seen images of plastic pollution and its ultimate consequences, Dr. Michael Gonsior will answer audience questions. April 18th Raising the Grade: Patuxent River & Chesapeake Bay Report Cards Every year we produce a data-driven report card for the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Bill Dennison will discuss what is needed to raise the grades. April 25th Foraging in the Chesapeake What are forage species and how can knowledge of their dynamics inform management of fisheries species, like rockfish? Dr. Ryan Woodland will discuss. For additional information about each seminar, please visit our website This event is free and open to the public. Please share this invitation with friends.