Understanding and Mitigating Human Impacts on Aquatics Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
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We're thrilled to have Dr. Rick Relyea with us on March 4th at 4pm to discuss this research. Please RSVP at the link below.
Dr. Relyea is is the David M. Darrin ’40 Senior Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and served as the Director of Rensselaer's Darrin Fresh Water Institute and the Director of The Jefferson Project from 2014-2022.
Discussion: Global sustainability is being challenged by a suite of ecosystem changes, including habitat alteration, invasive species, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. In aquatic ecosystems, these human impacts are threatening the security of fresh water and global food supplies. To mitigate these impacts, we need to understand the dynamics of various impacts over space and time and use a mix of traditional monitoring and advanced sensors and sensor networks that align with these dynamics. Insights from environmental monitoring can then motivate experiments, which can identify the underlying mechanisms that are responsible for changes to species and ecosystems. We also need to communicate our data and discoveries to the public using novel and engaging outreach efforts. Finally, we must use our insights to help resource managers move from science to informed solutions.
March 4, 2025
MRGN 121
4:00-5:00 pm followed by a reception in the MRGN Cafe
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