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Collapse or rebuilding—prospects for marine ecosystems

March 19, 3:30 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Watermen's Hall
Science lecture by Associate Professor Boris Worm of Dalhousie University.

Birds of Prey in the Bay

March 25, 7:00 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Waterman’s Hall
Join Bryan Watts of the Center for Conservation Biology at W&M as he explores the natural history of raptors and their role in the Bay ecosystem.

Geoacoustical investigations of the benthos

April 2, 3:00 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Watermen's Hall
Science lecture by professor Art Trembanis of the University of Delaware.

Create a Critter Camp

April 5, 9:00 AM - April 7, 12:00 PM | CBNERR Catlett-Burress Lab, VIMS Gloucester Point Campus
During this half-day camp, participants will learn about Chesapeake Bay animals and create a critter mask and costume to wear in VIMS' Marine Science Day Parade.

The future of societies in light of global change: Lessons from the ants

April 9, 3:00 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Watermen's Hall
Science lecture by professor Robert Dunn of North Carolina State University.

Dinghy Poker Run

April 17, 12:00 PM | Salt Ponds Marina, Hampton, Virginia
The Colonial Sail & Power Squadron will host Hampton Roads' largest-ever dinghy and kayak event. All proceeds will benefit VIMS.

Discovery Lab: Babies in the Bay

April 20, 6:30 PM | Catlett-Burress Lab
Join VIMS Ph.D. student Todd Clardy as he talks about larval fish in the Bay and describes the Bay's importance to the young of many species.

CCRM Spring Tidal Wetlands Workshop

April 22, 9:00 AM | Watermens Hall
Learn about a decision tool for shoreline management that uses a series of questions to provide recommendations for environmentally preferable shoreline treatments.

Project UFO: On the Lookout for Alien Invaders in Nova Scotia

April 23, 3:00 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Watermen's Hall
Science lecture by professor K. Martha Jones of Cape Breton University, Canada.

State of the Bay 2010

April 29, 7:00 PM | McHugh Auditorium, Waterman’s Hall
Join VIMS professor Carl Hershner as he compares and contrasts the annual "report cards" of Chesapeake Bay health.

Marine Science Day 2010

May 22, 10:00 AM | VIMS Campus
VIMS' annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family.