DMC scientists to discuss water quality in estuaries
University of Maine marine scientists will participate in a presentation about water quality trends in local estuaries 5:30–6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at Damariscotta River Association’s Round Top Farm, 3 Round Top Lane, Damariscotta.
Darling Marine Center oceanographer Larry Mayer and researcher Kathleen Thornton will show how water is sampled and tested as well as discuss and interpret data at the presentation titled “Ocean Acidification in Midcoast Maine Estuaries.”
Salt and fresh water meet and mix in estuaries, which can be strongly affected by land-based activities. The health of estuaries is critical to wildlife that lives in and migrates through the region, as well as people and a variety of marine-based businesses.
The presentation is the result of a partnership between DMC and an alliance of water monitoring organizations called the Maine Coastal Observing Alliance (MCOA).
The program is free; registration is recommended. Friday, Jan. 15 is the snow date. For more information and to register, contact 563.1393 or dra@damariscottariver.org.