Cancelled: Science on Tap: Plastics in the Environment

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This event has been cancelled.

The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is holding a hybrid Science on Tap event on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. The theme for the night is “Plastics in the Environment: Impacts on Organisms in Oregon & beyond,” hosted by Dr. Susanne Brander of HMSC's Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station.

About the event:

“The impacts of micro and nanoplastics are well documented across both marine and freshwater organisms, but less work has been conducted using environmentally realistic particles.  In this talk Dr. Brander will explore the occurrence of microplastic and the effects of a variety of material types, including traditional plastics, bio-based plastics, tire particles, and synthetic and natural fibers, in the early life stages of fish and invertebrates. Brander will also discuss how these materials impact Oregon species such as Rockfish, Pacific Gray Whales, and important zooplankton prey species, as well as potential mitigation strategies.”

The event will take place at HMSC in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (2030 SE Marine Science Drive in Newport) and remotely on Zoom. Food and drink will be available in the atrium from 5-6 p.m. before the talk.  

This event is free and open to all. To join remotely on Zoom, use this link.