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Join Puget Sound Estuarium at the Olympia Timberland Library for our Discovery Speaker Series. Every 1st Thursday of the month, from October through March, we invite you to learn and stay informed about current environmental research or sustainability projects. You'll hear from scientists, educators, artists, and Earth advocates about their current work, research, or organization. Plus get your questions answered live after the talk!About the presentation:
The Allure of Seaweed Farming: Why should (or shouldn’t) we cultivate kelp and other seaweeds in Washington state? A levelheaded look at the potential of seaweed farming to change the world.
About the speaker:
Meg Chadsey serves as Washington Sea Grant's Carbon Specialist and NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Lab Liaison. Over the past 12 years, Meg’s original focus on ocean acidification has expanded to include marine renewable energy, marine carbon dioxide removal, and kelp aquaculture. She feels fortunate to work with wide variety of partners to support ocean carbon science, policy and outreach, helping people make informed decisions about ocean health and resources. She has a Bachelor’s in Genetics from Cornell University and a PhD in Microbiology from the UW.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United States, Washington 98501
