Speaking: Gwenn Hennon, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
Assistant Professor Gwenn Hennon, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will present “Life on Thin Ice: Glacial Retreat at Alaska's Coastal Margins" as part of the Science for Alaska Lecture Series.
Alaska's coastal mountains are home to a stunning array of ice sheets and glaciers. The meltwater from glaciers flows into the ocean, carrying massive amounts of silt and a chemical fingerprint that is distinct from rain-fed watersheds. As these iconic glaciers retreat they will leave behind valleys that will then become rain-fed watersheds. A team of scientists from UAA, UAF and UAS are working together to understand how changes in glacial cover will impact everything from water chemistry to fisheries in Alaska's coastal margins. Join this webinar to learn about lessons learned and questions we still have about the impact of retreating glaciers on Alaska's marine life.
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