Environmentalists, Scholars and Ichthyologists Welcome New England Aquarium Lecture Series: “Ecosystem Engineers”: How Parrotfish and Corals Interact April 13, 2009

Monday, April 13
“Ecosystem Engineers”: How Parrotfish and Corals Interact
Dr. Randi Rotjan, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, NEAq
Healthy corals are the key to conserving the multitude of colorful and charismatic reef fish that live and breed in the deep blue — but sometimes its inhabitants can cause unexpected damage. Join Dr. Rotjan when he discusses how these organisms interact with their environments and effect the ecosystem.

BOSTON — The New England Aquarium will host a series of educational lectures and films delivered by well respected colleagues, scientists, professors and biologists from various aquatic fields. Topics of discussion will include coral reef extinction, ecosystems, marine mammal life and more. The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute. Programs will begin at 7 p.m. in the Harborside Learning Lab, located at the New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, unless otherwise noted. A reception with light refreshments will follow each presentation. For questions, or for more information, visit www.neaq.org or call, (617) 973-5200.

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