Math Science Division Hosts Lecture on Coral Reefs at Risk
National Park College Math and Science Division hosted the First Friday Lunch and Lecture last week. Dr. James Engman of Henderson State University presented Coral Reefs at Risk and Marine Biology Opportunities at Henderson State. Engman discussed the diverse ecological communities that make up the ocean’s reefs and noted a list of issues that impact them including, climate change, pH changes due to carbon dioxide concentrations, coastal development, overfishing, disease, hurricanes and tourists.