Bioluminescent Phytoplankton Webinar
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Dr. Edith Widder
Bioluminescence to invasions
Did you know some microscopic algae can "glow in the dark"? In some coastal waters, when the water gets agitated, thousands of microscopic phytoplankton produce a greenish-blue flash of light, creating "bioluminescent bays" and lagoons. On Sept. 20, join SERC marine ecologist Dr. Brenda María Soler Figueroa to hear about the importance of these unique ecosystems, and their current status in Puerto Rico, which she calls home. She’ll reveal how local communities are working to manage and protect the territory's bioluminescent waters. She’ll also dive into her research at SERC, where her work with the center’s Marine Invasions Research Laboratory provides insights for reducing the introduction of potentially invasive phytoplankton.
This webinar will be recorded! Closed captions will be available at the live event and on the recording. Spanish translations (written and spoken) will also be provided. By signing up on Zoom, you'll be able to watch live and receive a link to the recording as soon as it's ready.
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