Gorge herring, Victorian native oysters, and Seaquaria

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Monday, April 30th, 2018
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Victoria Natural History Society - MARINE NIGHT

Gorge herring, Victorian native oysters, and Seaquaria—towards appreciation of urban marine Naturehoods.

Marine ecosystems in an urban environment can be very rich, and even core habitats for some animals. World Fisheries Trust (WFT) has been working with native oysters and Gorge herring that are particularly unique to the urban marine ecosystem of the Capital Regional District, as well as installing local marine ecosystems in 37 schools. These native oysters have among the highest levels of larval recruitment on the North American coast and the genetically unique Gorge herring continue to bounce back. Joachim Carolsfeld, Executive Director of World Fisheries Trust, will explore how their work on these elements has been evolving, and where they are going.

Everyone welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.