Choosing Fish Wisely

October 28, 2023 – Choosing Fish Wisely

Maureen Murphy, Stony Brook University. The story of mercury in the environment is complex. But the story is also fascinating in that mercury is a naturally occurring element. The story includes intriguing science on how mercury enters into the ecosystem and how it is transformed to more toxic forms by microorganisms, how it biomagnifies in the food chain, how that translates to levels of methylmercury in different fish species, and ultimately how it ends up inside of us. Meet with the project coordinator of The Gelfond Fund for Mercury Research & Outreach and learn about mercury cycles.

Photo credit: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/10/sick-from-sushi/index.htm

 

Are there only fish in the sea?

September 30, 2023 – Are there only fish in the sea?

Living organisms display a large variety of shapes and sizes. You might know marine mammals, sharks, fish, or crabs but do you know the most important component of the oceans? Come and explore the diversity of organisms supporting life in the ocean with Dr. Elliot Sivel.

 

Lesson - Ocean Food Webs Educational Resources K12 Learning

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Extreme Weather and Climate!

February 8, 2020 – Extreme Weather and Climate!

Kevin Reed, Stony Brook University. The climate system consists of complex interactions between its various components, including the atmosphere and ocean, which impact our daily lives. The next century will see unprecedented changes to the climate system with direct consequences for society. We will explore how scientists study these potential changes and what it means for those living on Long Island!

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Photo credit: Hurricane Maria approaches Puerto Rico. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Joshua Stevens, from NASA-NOAA GOES data. https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2648/increasing-resiliency-to-extreme-weather/