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Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty members present at the 23rdÌýInternational Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species May 9, 2024 (Halifax, N.S.)Ìý– This year’sÌýÌý(May 12-16)ÌýwhichÌýhas over 330 registrants fromÌýmore thanÌý30 countries,Ìýwill be co-hosted by Dr. Sarah Stewart-Clark, Associate ProfessorÌýin Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Faculty of Agriculture. During the conference several Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty members will present their research as it pertains to aquatic invasive species.Ìý Â鶹´«Ã½ presenters include: ,ÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýin Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Faculty of Agriculture, will present his research on the risk of disease transfer when using invasive green crabs as bait in the lobster fishery.Ìý , will discuss her research on how hurricanes impact coastal ecosystems and spread invasive species. This can be seen during the recovery and coastal protection process in recent extreme weather events like Hurricane Fiona.Ìý ,ÌýAssociate Professor & Â鶹´«Ã½ Research Chair, in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Faculty of Computer Science, will beÌýgiving a keynote address on the use of AI in aquatic invasive species management. More information about the conference can be found atÌý. If you would like to speak with one of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s faculty members about their research and involvement in the conference, please reach out to the undersigned media contact. Ìý -30- Media Contact:
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