Lowell Lecture

Forage Fish: Now and in the Future

Date & Time

April 10, 2014

Location

IMAX Theater at New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110
Driving Directions

Speaker(s)

Tess Geers, wild fisheries specialist, New England Aquarium and Barton Seaver, chef and sustainability fellow in residence, New England Aquarium

Presenting Organization

New England Aquarium

Topics

Science

Forage fish are key to ocean health and seafood sustainability, but what exactly are they, and where are they found? Join Aquarium Wild Fisheries Specialist, Tess Geers, and Sustainability Fellow, Barton Seaver, for an informational and engaging look at forage fish. Learn about the history of forage fisheries, in the United States and abroad, and their impact on marine ecosystems. Tess and Barton will detail how forage fish are used around the world today, and will share their insights on how forage fish offer an opportunity to better use what the ocean can provide.

Registration is recommended: www.neaq.org/aquariumlectures