The U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) invites you to the Explorer Series lecture, “A frozen sea in flux: Understanding changing Arctic Ocean ecosystems through art and science” on Wednesday, June 4 from 7:00-8:30 pm (MT). 

This event will be a live hybrid webcast with options to attend in person at the NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory or virtually. Please register and tell us if you will be attending in person or online. This will allow you to receive email reminders. If you’re attending virtually, an email will have the link to the webcast and details on how to participate.

Event Summary

We often think of forests as the “lungs of our planet,” yet phytoplankton produce half of the oxygen we breathe. These microscopic plants drift in the world’s oceans and are the foundation of marine food webs–supporting fish, seals, and polar bears in Arctic ecosystems. As sea ice melts and ocean temperatures rise, what will happen to phytoplankton and the organisms that depend on them? 

In their Explorer Series Lecture, scientist Courtney Payne and artist Anna Lindemann discuss how the intersection of art and science helps our understanding of changes in Arctic marine ecosystems. Lindemann will talk about creating “Arctic Shifts,” an animation recently launched at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab visitor center, and Payne will discuss the science behind the animation.

Free public event recommended for ages 12+

For more information and to watch archived lectures, visit the NSF NCAR Explorer Series webpage.

We look forward to seeing you there!