The Island Lecture Series presentation by marine ecologist Dr. Irené Novaczek, which was to take place on March 21, has been rescheduled to April 18 at 7 pm. Dr. Novaczek will speak about the ecosystem restoration project at Basin Head, PEI.

Basin Head was designated as a "Marine Protected Area" under the Oceans Act in 2005, to conserve and protect a unique strain of Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), which is thought to exist only within the confines of Basin Head.

The talk will focus on adaptive management of the marine protected area to ensure that the unique giant form of Irish moss at Basin Head is able to survive in the coastal lagoon environment, which is challenged by the impact of local agriculture, invasive European green crabs, and ongoing climate changes.