Marine Discovery Series: Marine species-on-the-move

Half of the planet’s species are already shifting where they live to follow their preferred environmental conditions in a changing climate. These ‘species-on-the-move’ are recognised as one of the most evident biological fingerprints of climate change and have considerable implications for ecosystems and human well-being. Species-on-the-move also provide opportunities to engage the public on climate change impacts in the local environments.

This talk will provide an overview of how climate change is affecting where plants and animals are found in the ocean, with emphasis on Australian and NSW environments. Opportunities for public participation in the detection of marine species-on-the-move through citizen science will also be discussed, and glossy report cards and posters will be available free of charge for all attendees after the talk.

No booking is required, refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please call 6659 8100.

The Marine Discovery Series lectures are held every three months (first Thursday of the month) at the Solitary Islands Aquarium starting at 6pm. See map below. 

This initiative is run by Southern Cross University’s National Marine Science Centre.