From Freshwater to the Sea and Back Again: River Herring

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Hours:	7:00 PM
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Lectures/Discussions

WHAT: In this lecture, “The Sea-Run Fish of Massachusetts” the risky life strategy of diadromous, or sea-run fish, will be explored to learn how they leave the ocean to migrate toward coastal rivers where humans and many fish and wildlife predators challenge their quest.

Less than one percent of the fish on the planet have adapted to this reproductive life history, but many, such as salmon and eel species, are well known for their high value and cultural importance.

WHO: Bradford Chase is a Marine Fisheries Biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries who will discuss the diadromous fish of Massachusetts with information on their biology, management, and threats to survival with a special focus on the iconic river herring and American eel.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec.

1 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: New England Aquarium Simons IMAX Theatre, Central Wharf, Boston

HOW: Pre-registration is encouraged on the Aquarium’s website, http://www.neaq.org/learn/lectures/upcoming-lectures/%20 or call 617-973-5200 for more information.

NOTE: The Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

Registration is requested.

Most lectures are recorded and available for viewing on the New England Aquarium YouTube channel.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Tony LaCasse, tlacasse@neaq.org; 617-877-6871 or Diana McCloy, diana@teakmedia.com; 978-697-9414

COST

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FREE

WEBSITE

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www.neaq.org/learn/lectures/upcoming-lectures/

LOCATION

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1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map