Aug 23: Solving Problems with Seaweed- Dr Alexandra Campbell, USC

How important is seaweed in the environment and how can seaweed be used to solve problems of the world? On August 23rd, at the next Friday Forum, Dr Alexandra Campbell will aim to enlighten everyone about the importance of seaweed. Dr Campbell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast and co-founded their Seaweed Research Group, which aims to solve environmental, social and economic problems with seaweed. She leads the group’s environmental program and during her presentation, will talk about why seaweeds are important in marine environments and the threats facing these crucial habitats here on the Sunshine Coast and elsewhere. She will also introduce you to several projects currently underway at the UniSC Seaweed Research Group, involving the restoration of lost underwater forests and research efforts into better understanding and future-proofing them. 

Join the Friday Forum on August 23rd at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville and starts at 10:30am with morning tea available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.  

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.