Part two of the Marion Institute’s 2023 Climate Summer Series features Dave Wiley, Ph.D., a renowned Research Ecologist with NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the world’s premier whale watching destinations. Building on the high level Global Warming talk Jen Francis, Ph.D. gave in July, Dr. Wiley will go deep into the effects of climate change on our local marine environment. His remarks will focus on the interconnected behavior of endangered whales, seabirds, and the forage fish sand lance that play an important role in the ecosystem’s food web. The event will take place at the Marion Music Hall from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 15. It is free. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is encouraged. Individuals can register via QR code or online at bit.ly/misummerseries.
Dr. Wiley has pioneered methods to successfully rescue stranded whales and dolphins across the globe, and his research was instrumental in getting Boston’s shipping lanes moved to protect the endangered North American Right Whales – the first change of U.S. shipping lanes ever to protect an endangered species. Dave has worked with fishermen to redesign fishing gear that reduces the risk of whale entanglement and has received numerous awards and recognition for his work.