Climate Challenges in the Salish Sea: Forum

At our annual Cherry Point Science Forum, learn about the latest local climate research and meet the scientists working to better understand the Salish Sea. Topics include climate change in our region, forage fish, kelp, and invasive species. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and you’ll have a chance to talk with the scientists present!

Cherry Point Forum speakers and topics are:

• Communicating Clearly and Effectively about Climate Change Causes and Effects — Susan Wood, Education Coordinator, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Puget Sound Kelp in a Changing Climate: Trends, Stressors and Recovery Efforts — Max Calloway, Puget Sound Restoration Fund
• Forage Fish and their Role in the Southern Salish Sea — Todd Sandell, PhD – Senior Forage Fish Biologist, Puget Sound Marine Fish Science Unit
• Crabs, climate, and community concern: volunteer invasive species monitoring in a changing Salish Sea — P. Sean McDonald, University of Washington Program on the Environment