Freshwater salinization: From Ecology & Evolution to Real-World Solutions

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• Dr Rick Relyea, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
• Tuesday 14 March 2023, 13:00-14:00
• Part II Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom - contact organiser for details.

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This talk is hybrid - email the organisers for a Zoom link

Freshwater resources worldwide are threatened by salinization caused by human activities, particularly in regions of the world using salt to clear roads of snow and ice. Salt applications to roads have been occurring for nearly 80 years, but substantial scientific attention to this issue has only taken off during the past decade and there have been many surprising discoveries. In this seminar, Dr. Relyea will present his group’s research on the ecological impacts of freshwater salinization and the ability of freshwater species to evolve increased salt tolerance. He will also discuss the steps that are being taken to reverse this major environmental problem to protect water bodies, while improving road safety and lowering the cost of snow and ice removal for governments and private applicators.

This talk is part of the Behaviour, Ecology & Evolution Seminar Series series.

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