Nielsen to discuss ‘bringing ocean perspective to urban estuary’ at DMC
Karina Nielsen will talk about “Bringing an ocean perspective to an urban estuary” at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center.
Nielsen directs the San Francisco State University Estuary and Ocean Science Center. Her scientific research focuses on how oceanographic, climatic and anthropogenic factors influence the functioning of coastal ecosystems, spanning the boundaries of disciplines and ecosystems.
Nielsen will discuss how the ecosystem of science, monitoring and protection of San Francisco Bay influences the ecology and stewardship of one of the most heavily modified, monitored and managed estuaries on the planet.
San Francisco Bay has a long history of natural resource use, environmental degradation and urban development. But in recent decades, attention has focused on habitat restoration, responsible stewardship, public access and adaptation planning for sea level rise.
Nielsen will share her “outside the bay” perspective and insights from her transition as an outer coast marine ecologist to a marine laboratory director on the shore of a major urban estuary.
The DMC is at 193 Clarks Cove Road in Walpole. The talk will be in Brooke Hall on the lower waterfront campus. Attendees are invited to bring a brown bag lunch. The DMC will provide beverages and cookies.