Science On Tap

Registration is completely free. If you’d like to support the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, you can optionally add a donation during checkout.

Donations start at $10, and if you wish to give more, simply add multiple donation “tickets.”

Sink or Swim: Can We Save the Ocean?  

A science-on-tap deep dive into the threats facing our oceans — and the choices that could still turn the tide. 

Designed for a broad audience, this event aims to bring science into the community in an accessible and engaging way, while encouraging meaningful dialogue across different perspectives.

What to Expect:

• A dynamic and interactive format
• A welcoming, informal atmosphere

Whether you’re curious or already well versed in the latest in ocean science, this event offers something for everyone!

 
Jessica Blythe, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Brock University's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre in St. Catharines. She has spent over 20 years studying ocean sustainability and the human side of environmental change. Her work focuses on ocean equity, small-scale fisheries, coastal livelihoods, climate adaptation, and marine conservation, both in Canada and around the world. Jessica is an Associate Editor at npj Ocean Sustainability and has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles on these topics. Jessica is deeply committed to community-based stewardship, and brings that same dedication to building healthy, resilient ecosystems to her work in Niagara and beyond.