Science Pub: Sea Otters!

Join fellow science-minded singles for a Science Pub lecture all about the adorable keystone predators that used to be all over Oregon's coast — and the efforts to bring them (and their many ecological benefits) back.

We hope to see you there! And if you have a nerdy/science-y t-shirt or something you'd want to wear for funsies or as a conversation starter, go for it! (This is totally optional, but Kristina and Chris probably will.)

Care to join us?

• Get your ticket ahead of time (the suggested donation is $8) before it quite possibly sells out.
• Let's meet up at Mission Theater (probably just inside the main entrance) when the doors open at 6:00 so we can say hello, grab seats together, get a drink/snack, and chat a bit before the presentation starts at 7:00.
• Find Kristina or Chris (we'll wear ridiculous crowns to make it easier) and introduce yourself.

Wait, what is this Science Pub event? This will be a casual lecture in a cool theater. Here's the blurb for the event: "Sea otters once thrived along the Oregon coast, playing a critical role in maintaining healthy kelp forests. Their removal during the maritime fur trade left a missing link in Oregon’s nearshore ecosystem – contributing to unchecked sea urchin populations and declining kelp habitat.
In this engaging and science-based presentation, marine biologist Chanel Hason explores how sea otters function as keystone predators, the cascading ecological benefits they bring to kelp forests and estuaries, and what restoration could mean for Oregon’s biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal resilience. Attendees will gain insight into the collaborative, tribal-led efforts underway to develop a responsible reintroduction plan by the Elakha Alliance – and how restoring this iconic species could help rebalance Oregon’s underwater forests for generations to come." For more info on this event, go here.

Reminder: Make sure to follow the Community Rules in this group's About section. These include being respectful and honest, no harassing or aggressive behavior, and no touching anyone at an event without explicit verbal consent. If anyone violates these rules or makes you feel uncomfortable, please let the event host know or reach out to another group organizer (like Kristina, Max, Kevin, Cory or Erin).

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