The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has announced its Discovery Lab and After Hours lecture topics and dates for April.
The next Discovery Lab, “Plastic Oceans” will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m. Learn about the science of plastic, what it is, how it affects oceans and coasts, and what people can do about it. VIMS scientist, Dr. Meredith Seeley, will discuss her research on plastics and oceans.
Discovery Labs are free programs provided each month by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve at VIMS. Designed with elementary-aged youth and their parents in mind, each lab focuses on a different topic related to the Chesapeake Bay and the local environment and includes exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities, as well as a short presentation (from 6:30-7 p.m.) by an expert on the topic.
After hours
April’s After Hours lecture, “Searching for Sturgeon,” will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 7-8 p.m. in McHugh Auditorium, located in Watermen’s Hall o...