Science Pub: Introduced Trout and Pollination

Trout introduction was a common California practice in the 1800s for recreation and game-fishing. Today, researchers increasingly see impacts on native aquatic food webs and ecosystem structure. However, the impacts of trout are far-reaching and extend beyond the lake edge. Join UCSB Ph.D. candidate Michelle Lee to explore the potential cascading impacts of introduced trout in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range on lakeside plant and pollinator communities. The results may surprise you!

Join the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History‘s fun and friendly conversation and quench your thirst for knowledge about science and nature in this ongoing series of free science talks held on the second Monday of every month. No tickets or reservations are required, but be sure to get to Dargan’s (18 E. Ortega St. in downtown Santa Barbara) early to secure a seat and order your favorite food and drink.