After over 2 years, MCWC will host an in-person event again for our community meeting! There will also be an option to participate virtually. Join us at:
6:30 PM at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365
Watch this presentation at: https://youtu.be/e3Xgff5Mhyo
Intertidal rocky shores are an iconic part of the Oregon coast, whose tidepools provide a glimpse into undersea life. Researchers have been conducting experimental and observational studies of these areas for several decades, and have begun to identify trends that aren’t visible to casual observers. Although rocky shore communities appear stable, underlying dynamics warn of possible impacts of climate change and other environmental threats that affect the resilience of these systems.
This month, we have the pleasure of hearing from Bruce Menge, Distinguished Professor at OSU and lead researcher of the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO). He pioneered long-term studies within individual sites, and extended those studies to regional and global biogeographical scales. He has published over 180 research papers, many of which are considered foundational in the field of community ecology.
This is the same speaker that had to be postponed in December, so we are excited to revisit this topic! Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom information.