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The beach in Rhode Island in the summer, is there anything better? But, how much do you
really know about the creatures that call New England͛s waters home. This special summer
lecture series will explore our Coastal habitats and the animals that live there.

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Œune 9, 2011, 7:00-8:00pm
Estuaries, such as Narragansett, Chesapeake, and Delaware Bays support rich natural communities of
fish, shellfish, and plants. Dr. Scott Shumway, Professor of Biology at Wheaton College, will present the
ecology of estuaries and the obstacles to survival placed upon their inhabitants. After the lecture Dr.
Shumway will be available to sign copies of his book "A Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore:
Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras."


   

 
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Œune 15, 2011, 7:00-8:00pm
One of the leading causes of concern for marine animal populations is entanglement in debris and
fishing gear. Scott Landry with the Marine Animal Entanglement Response Program at the Center for
Coastal Studies in Provincetown will discuss what is known about the problem and ongoing efforts to
disentangle large whales and sea turtles. You will be amazed by efforts and risk Scott and his team go to
save these whales and sea turtles from death and injury by entanglement.


 




Œuly 27, 2011, 7:00-8:00pm
Œoin Carol ͞Krill͟ Carson, Outreach Education Coordinator for Captain Œohn Boats and President of the
New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), for a presentation on the unique marine wildlife that
live and feed in the waters of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. This cold water sanctuary
is just off the coast of New England and attracts a wide variety of marine wildlife including endangered
marine mammals, seabirds and pelagic fish. Learn how research activities being conducted in the
sanctuary are helping scientists and managers better protect and conserve marine wildlife that call this
area home

 

 
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August 11, 2011, 7:00-8:00pm
Œust like the tourists, each summer hundreds of shore birds migrate to Rhode Island͛s beaches. We have
all seen them as the run along the surf but do you know what they are? Why are some of your favorite
beaches sometimes closed to protect them? Where are the best places to see them? Œoin Audubon
Society of RI Refuge Manager, Laura Carberry to learn the ins and outs of Rhode Island͛s coastal birds.

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August 17, 2011, 7:00-8:00pm
White sharks are coming back to New England͛s coastal waters, drawn in by the growing gray seal
population. Marine biologist and shark expert, Dr. Gregory Skomal, is back for an update on shark
populations in our local waters. This presentation highlights the efforts of marine scientists to study the
ecology of white sharks in the North Atlantic. Greg explores the biology and ecology of our local shark
species, while also reviewing the conservation and management of these often misunderstood
creatures. After the lecture Greg will be available to sign copies of his book ͞The Shark Handbook͟
available in the Audubon Society of RI Gift Shop.

Program Fee per lecture: $8/member; $10/non-member or $32/member for all five lectures;
$40/non-member for all five lectures. ×