Marine Debris and Birds in the Gulf of Maine

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Monday, May 16, 12-1pm
Marine Debris and Birds in the Gulf of Maine Region. Learn about the adverse impacts of marine debris on coastal and marine birds with Michael Andranovich and Meg Harrington. Birds can become trapped or entangled by marine debris, they unwittingly eat it, and it degrades their nests and breeding colonies. Andranovich partnered with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to produce a report that is helping people understand and address marine debris impacts while identifying gaps in knowledge about the problem. Harrington is coordinating actions meant to reduce impacts, focusing on bird interactions with fishing and aquaculture debris. Free. Register at wellsreserve.org/calendar.