Upcoming Workshop: Ocean acidification: what it is, what we know, and what it may mean

Topics in Oceanography Professional Development Workshops
"Ocean acidification: what it is, what we know, and what it may mean"

Hear how ocean water chemistry is changing, and how the changes may affect marine life and people.
Hands-on demonstration of classroom experiments and kits on ocean acidification.

Registration: $30, breakfast and lunch included.
Directions here, more information at this link
Checks payable to WHOI. Sorry, no purchase orders.
Mail to: Kathy Patterson, WHOI, MS # 16, Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Registration deadline: December 7, 2009

Contact: Kathy Patterson, kpatterson@whoi.edu, 508-289-2700, or
Kate Madin, kmadin@whoi.edu, 508-289-3639

Date & Time
Saturday December 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Presenters
Sarah Cooley, WHOI Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department
Anne Cohen, WHOI Geology and Geophysics Department
Heather Benway, Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry Project Office

Who Can Attend?
The workshop material is geared for the middle and high school level, but educators (formal & informal) of any level are welcome to attend. Space is limited to 30 participants. Certificates for PDPs will be awarded.

Location & Directions
Woods Hole Oceanographic's Ocean Science Exhibit Center, 15 School Street, Woods Hole.

Agenda*

9:00 a.m.	Arrive, park, sign in, coffee and pastries
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.	First presenter, Sarah Cooley
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.	Second presenter, Anne Cohen
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Afternoon lab activities and demonstrations

Contact & Sponsors
If you have questions, contact: Kathy Patter, kpatterson@whoi.edu, 508-289-2700, or Kate Madin, kmadin@whoi.edu, 508-289-3639.

The Topics in Oceanography workshop series is sponsored by the WHOI Academic Programs, Communications, and Sea Grant Offices.

Last updated: December 17, 2009

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