Posts tagged: ecosystem

Lionfish: Invaders in Our Waters

Lionfish are a topic of concern for the marine ecosystems in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Participants learned what makes these beautiful fish so problematic. Meredith Bayer, Coordinator of Fish and Invertebrates, discussed the background of the lionfish invasion and touched on the basics of keeping this fish in aquariums. Dr. Julia Stevens discussed her work on the

The Price of Palm Oil

About Palm Oil Palm oil is an industrial vegetable oil used in many of the processed foods and cosmetics we have in our homes. This Café introduced the question: What are the effects of this industry on the world's tropical ecosystems? Varsha Vijay, a Ph.D. student from Duke University  and Stuart Primm's conservation biology lab discussed the impacts of harvesting palm

Ocean Acidification

The ocean is a place we all love to visit, and home to many wonders. This vast ecosystem is changing, and becoming unsafe for many of its inhabitants. Participants discussed possible solutions for stabilizing ocean acidification so we can continue to enjoy the many benefits of this beautiful domain. With Andy Gould of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.