Upcoming Speaker Series on Marine Mammals and Ocean Warming
Event Details:
- Title: Impact of Warming Oceans on Local Marine Mammals
- Speakers:
- Ashley Stokes, Senior Director of Science and Administration, Seacoast Science Center
- Lauren McDowell, Marine Mammal Rescue Manager, Seacoast Science Center
- Date and Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- Location: Hosted by Storm Surge, Newburyport’s all-volunteer climate education nonprofit
Overview:
The event will feature two women who played key roles in the necropsy and removal of a minke whale that recently washed ashore in Gloucester. They will discuss how a warming ocean is impacting local marine mammal populations.
This series aims to educate the community about climate issues and their effects on marine life. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from experts in the field!
