The Department of Biology and the UPEI Biology Society will host a presentation entitled "Marine Conservation Issues in the Canadian Context" by Dr. Sean Brillant, marine biologist and manager of Marine Programs for The Canadian Wildlife Federation, on October 17 from 7:00–9:00 pm in the Duffy Science Centre's Ampitheatre D 135. The lecture will provide a broad overview of conservation issues in all three oceans which comprise the Canadian coastline. Specific topics will include: species at risk, commercial fisheries, ocean pollution and climate change (with a special emphasis on the Atlantic coastal zone). The presentation will be augmented by a rich visual slide display of Canada’s spectacular marine vistas. The Department will also host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on October 18 in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204 from 12:30–1:30 pm. Dr. Brillant will present "Detecting effects of artificial shorelines on intertidal biodiversity." All are welcome to attend!