Small fish play a big role in our ocean ecosystems – and we should protect them accordingly! Tiny fish species, known as forage fish, serve as prey for larger fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. Unfortunately, not all forage fish are managed with their ecological role in mind. This webinar will explore the relationship between forage fish, fish predators, and seabirds, the federal legislation and regional fisheries councils that manage fish, and how you can help these little, but hugely important fish.
Speakers:
Dr. Peter Auster – Mystic Aquarium/ Research Professor Emeritus of Marine Sciences – UCONN
Dr. Donald E. Lyons - Director of Conservation Science, Audubon’s Seabird Restoration Program
Anna Weinstein - Director of Marine Conservation at NAS
Charlotte Runzel – Water and Coastal Policy Analyst at NAS
Maddox Wolfe – Coastal Campaigns Manager at NAS
Registration required.
