27th July 2023 EntoLive - Dr Gary Caldwell - Mass Marine Die-offs - Searching for the Cause of These Events in North East England
A series of mass marine mortality events occurred along the northeast coast in late 2021, with populations of crabs and lobsters particularly badly affected. The cause of the deaths is highly contested, with the main explanations centred on harmful algal blooms or industrial pollutants. What is clear is that the ecosystem sustained enormous damage with some populations potentially facing localised extinctions. Dr Gary Caldwell will set out the background to the mass mortalities and will explore the science behind the investigation.
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