DATE: Thursday, March 30th, 2023
CONTACT: Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, 631-384-1378, aesposito@citizenscampaign.org
Learn from the experts about whale’s off of New York’s coast, challenges they are facing and what are some of the causes of recent whale deaths.
Farmingdale, NY - Since 2016, we have witnessed an increase in whale strandings and whale deaths off of America’s shores. These high number of deaths are called a “Unusual Whale Mortality Event”. These endangered species are under threat from several sources, including ship strikes, fishing gear, plastic pollution, and climate change. Unfortunately, misinformation about whale deaths has led to concerns from the public. Join us for facts!
Join us for this virtual educational forum to hear from experts and learn more about the recent whale strandings and deaths, and what research is being done on the local, state, and federal level to protect whales. Presentations will be followed by Q&A.
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm zoom
Where: Via Zoom—register here
Who: Speakers include:
• Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment
• Julie Tighe, President, New York League of Conservation Voters
• Erica Staaterman, PhD, Bioacoustician, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
• Robert DiGiovanni, Founder and Chief Scientist, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
• Meghan Rickard, Marine Zoologist, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation