Penguins from Space: Secrets of the Frozen South

Penguins and seals in the Southern Ocean live in some of the harshest conditions on earth – and learning about them is even more difficult. But as the environment continues to change, we are in a race against time to understand what makes these animals tick, and therefore how we can best protect them. Satellites are a powerful technological tool that allow us to see exactly where these animals live and track their daily movements — even in the most remote parts of Antarctica. In this talk, Michelle will tell her stories from the field, in connecting ground observations with remote sensing to learn about emperor penguins, Weddell seals, and Adelie penguins – species living on the edge.

Bio

Michelle LaRue is an Associate Professor of Antarctic Marine Science and Rutherford Discovery Fellow in Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth & Environment at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. She studies spatial and population dynamics of penguins, seals, and cougars - species facing substantial conservation challenges as both the physical and social environments change across the world.

Event

Tuesday 16 September, 8:00pm @Craft Embassy, 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central 8013

Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Dr Billy O'Steen