Weds 20th September | The Weird and Wonderful World of Eels! (Dr Mike Williamson)

[Free to attend but donations to running costs are greatly appreciated]

In a change to the published schedule, PubSci is delighted to welcome Dr Michael Williamson of ZSL Institute of Zoology on Wednesday 20th September.

A recent survey of environmental DNA in the Somerset Levels found absolutely no trace of eels in a landscape once famous for its eel population. In this talk, Mike will discuss the history of eels in human culture, their bizarre – and still mysterious – lifecycle and migration habits, and the enormous threat that now faces this most curious of fish.

Michael Williamson works at the interface of conservation, climate change and biodiversity, seeking ways to minimise the impact human activity has on the natural world. He has tagged whales, tracked shark migrations and is currently knee-deep in eels. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear what he has to say.

Put the date in your diary! Full details will be published here soon

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Join us upstairs at the Old King’s Head, near London Bridge station. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The Old King’s Head has a happy hour before 7pm, and the kitchen serves excellent pub grub.

PubSci is grateful to Mike for stepping in at short notice. Erica McAlister has had to reschedule her talk due to work commitments and we look forward to hosting her at PubSci next year.

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We used to meet on the first Wednesday of the month but PubSci is now on the third Wednesday.

Address:

The Old King’s Head (upstairs room)
King’s Head Yard
45-49 Borough High Street
London SE1 1NA