Forest & Bird Wellington Branch are pleased to host a talk by Dr Wendy Nelson, esteemed seaweed expert.
Now at the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and a professor at the University of Auckland, Wendy is New Zealand’s pre-eminent seaweed expert. She has documented the diversity of New Zealand’s seaweeds from the Kermadecs to the Subantarctics, conducting research on taxonomy, evolution, algal ecology, alien seaweeds, seaweed aquaculture and commercial harvesting. She has shown how important New Zealand is in understanding the evolution of the world’s seaweeds; campaigned to remove aggressive weeds from our coastal waters; and worked to generate new knowledge on ocean acidification.
At this talk, Wendy will explore and celebrate the diversity of different habitats and very rich seaweed flora we are fortunate enough to have in the lower North Island. While celebrating this diversity, Wendy will discuss why we also need to be mindful of the challenges marine algae face.
There will be an opportunity to socialise and grab refreshments from 6:30pm, with the talk commencing at 7pm. Registrations are appreciated
