Description:
The ocean's microscopic single-celled organisms produce over half the world's oxygen. These phytoplankton provide clean air, draw down carbon dioxide responsible for climate change, and are a major source of food for marine creatures. However, some phytoplankton can produce chemicals that are poisonous to humans, marine mammals, and birds. These harmful algal blooms are responsible for shutting down shellfish harvest and causing fish kills around the world. This talk will provide an introduction to the beauty and danger of the microscopic marine world. Aimed at grades 2nd-6th but all ages will enjoy. (Recorded on May 11th, 2020)
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With Vera Trainer, NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA
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