Sunday Lecture, April 12th // When hospitality becomes environmentally incorrect: Invasive species in our surrounding seas

On Sunday, April 12th, we are once again hosting a lecture at Runde Environmental Centre!

This time, Runde researcher Lise Chapman will explore the topic of invasive marine species – everything from Japanese wireweed and skeleton shrimp to Pacific oysters and carpet sea squirts. These are organisms that do not naturally belong here, but have been introduced, most often as a result of human activity.

How do these species affect our natural environment? And is it really that dangerous in a world that is constantly changing anyway? Could we instead view them as new resources – like the king crab?

The answers are rarely simple, but we hope you will join us to learn more about why some species spread so effectively, be fascinated by their unusual biology, and take part in an important discussion about what "untouched nature" really means in the ocean around us.

Join us for a thought-provoking and timely lecture!

The café and exhibition are open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We will be serving dinner, coffee, cakes, and ice cream.
The lecture starts at 3:00 PM. Free admission.

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