Lowell Lecture
The Bees and the Seas: Finding Similarities in Conservation Goals
Date & Time
Oct. 30, 2014
Location
IMAX Theater at New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110
Driving Directions
Speaker(s)
Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, founder & chief scientific officer, The Best Bees Company and Dr. Randi Rotjan, associate scientist, New England Aquarium
Presenting Organization
Topics
The urban gardening movement is well aware of the importance of pollinators, native plants, and water conservation, but the oceans are not a regular part of the conversation. The story is the same (but reversed) for ocean enthusiasts, who are well versed in issues of water conservation, pollution and overfishing - but the terrestrial environment is often ignored. Here's a chance to finally talk about both the bees and the seas: how the "green" and "blue" movements have aligned goals and mutual interests. It may come as a surprise, but most of the actions needed to promote honeybee pollinators are the same actions necessary for healthy oceans. Come find out why, and your local honey will taste twice as sweet.