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Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of NOAA.
Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of NOAA.

August 15: Temperature-dependent oxygen supply and demand — a pilot on marine life vulnerability in Puget Sound

Friday, August 15 from 11 am – 1 pm 

We’re excited to continue the Science of Puget Sound Water Quality workshop series, which explores emerging science and insights to help protect water quality in Puget Sound.

Not only does warmer water hold less oxygen, but it simultaneously increases how much oxygen marine species need, so it’s important to consider the synergistic impacts of temperature and dissolved oxygen. Dig into preliminary results from a pilot exploring how temperature-dependent oxygen supply and demand shape when and where marine species are most vulnerable in Puget Sound. This collaborative effort between the University of Washington Puget Sound Institute and Dr. Tim Essington applies a metabolic lens to complement traditional dissolved oxygen assessments and deepen our understanding of ecological risk.  

Join us to explore these early findings, offer your insights, and help shape the direction of this evolving research. 

This event is free, but registration is required.