When:
May 31, 2014 @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2014-05-31T14:00:00+00:00
2014-05-31T20:00:00+00:00
Where:
DeFelice Marine Center
8124 Louisiana 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
USA
8124 Louisiana 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
USA
Cost:
$10/person
Contact:
Life Along the Edge: measuring the health of the marshes with the help of fishes
The Coastal Waters Consortium (cwc.lumcon.edu) and LUMCON marine education are hosting an event for families with students 12 years old and up. This event will incorporate outdoor activities and presentations led by CWC scientists and educators. Participants will gain insight into the oil spill research currently being done with fishes in Louisiana salt marshes.
Workshop Agenda (subject to change):
| 8:30-9:00am | Participant check-in; Meet and Greet (light refreshments available) |
| 9:30am | Presentation: Why We Study the Gulf Killifish |
| 10:00 am | Front Pond Collection/Fish ID in the laboratory |
| 11:00am | Presentation: How We Measure the “Health” of the Marsh |
| 11:30am | LUNCH (provided) |
| 12:00 pm | Paddling Trip |
| 3:00pm | Wrap-up, evaluations, adjourn |
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| Registration: | online |
