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Northern Islands research talk this Saturday
What’s it like to sail to the CNMI’s northernmost islands? What aspects of marine science is the current research team studying up there now and what have they learned so far? How do this year’s findings compare to previous expeditions? Would you like to visit and tour an oceanographic vessel personally?
The Asia Pacific Academy of Sciences, Science Education, and Environmental Management is pleased to co-host a public presentation by federal and local researchers who will have just returned from an expedition to the pelagic and nearshore waters off our archipelago’s northernmost islands.
A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-vessel visits the Northern Islands. (Contributed Photo)
Led by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-vessel lead scientist Robert L. Humphreys Jr., the group’s talk will begin at 6:30pm and close at 8pm at the American Memorial Park auditorium this Saturday evening, July 5.
In addition to NOAA staff, local scientists from the CNMI Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality and the Division of Fish and Wildlife will be presenting on the voyage’s array of inquiry topics and findings, along with descriptions of the various instruments and methods used. As at all APASEEM meetings, topical questions from audience members are strongly encouraged. For more information visit our local academy’s website at www.apaseem.org or write to us at apaseem@gmail.com.
In addition to the presentation, the scientists and crew of the Oscar Elton Sette, our regions’ principal NOAA fishery research vessel, will host scientist-guided tours at an open house for persons interested in visiting the ship itself, also on this Saturday at Charlie Dock, Saipan, from noon to 4pm. For information about the ship and its ongoing mission, see NOAA’s ship flier at http://www.omao.noaa.gov/publications/os_flier.pdf.
Mark your calendar for an interesting afternoon and evening this Saturday and come learn about the ocean’s environment and its various life forms. APASEEM is a locally established and U.S. IRS-recognized 501c(3) nonprofit organization. (APASEEM)
