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The Environmental Speaker Series at the Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) continues with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 by Olivia J. Graham, a leading voice in eelgrass research and coastal ecosystem resilience.
Hosted by ocean advocate and filmmaker Annie Crawley, this event invites the community to discover the hidden underwater habitats that sustain life in the Salish Sea. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
Often called the “rainforests of the Salish Sea,” eelgrass meadows are among the most vital— and overlooked — ecosystems in our region. These underwater plants provide nursery habitat for juvenile salmon, support herring populations, stabilize shorelines and play a critical role in carbon sequestration. There are acres of it just outside the Waterfront Center, extending north of the Edmonds Underwater Park.
Graham, a postdoctoral research associate at Cornell University and incoming researcher at Friday Harbor Labs, has been conducting field- and lab-based research in the Salish Sea, focusing on the health and resilience of eelgrass meadows. Her work bridges science and storytelling — translating complex ecological processes into meaningful insights for communities who depend on these waters.
Subtitles and closed captioning will be provided for guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. The EWC also offers Assistive Listening devices available to check out or connect with your smart phone.
Reserve your seat online here. Walk-ins are welcome the night of the event based on available seating.
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