Tiny Giants - Marine Microbes revealed on a grand scale

by Hilary Kotoun on 25 May 2016 Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes revealed on a grand scale is an inspiring photography exhibit created by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, the only independent research laboratory in the world that focuses on microbial oceanography. The exhibit is brought to Newport, RI by Sailors for the Sea and hosted at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum from May 15th to June 19th.

Marine microbes are tiny, but important creatures. They produce half the oxygen we breathe, serve as the source of food for all marine life from fish to whales, and are helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. They are vital to our very existence. We invite you to view the exquisite, intricate beauty of these invisible marine organisms that are brought to life in dramatic photographs. The exhibit will feature information about each microbe, explain their importance in how the ocean functions, and highlight the many essential contributions made by marine microbes to the planet. Fun for adults and children alike!

Special events for World Oceans Day, Wednesday June 8th

World Oceans Day is the United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action. What better way to celebrate the event then to learn about the challenges our ocean faces, the success of cleaning up Narragansett Bay and viewing the marine microbes that are vital to ocean life?

World Oceans Day Summit: Lessons from Narragansett Bay to the Global Ocean

When: June 8th 9:30am – 12:00pm

All are invited to the Redwood Library and Athenaeum on Wednesday, June 8th, World Oceans Day, for an Ocean Health Summit presented by Sailors for the Sea and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences!

The summit will provide an overview on the current state of our global ocean, followed by a discussion on how the success story of Narragansett Bay can be used to improve waters worldwide. Speakers from environmental, academic and government institutions will share how they are taking action to make a difference in the Ocean State and beyond.

Tickets: $10 includes summit and entrance to the exhibit. To purchase visit website.

Speakers will include:

• R. Mark Davis, President of Sailors for the Sea
• Professor Dennis Nixon, RI Sea Grant Director, GSO-URI
• Dr. Graham Shimmield, Executive Director, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
• Dr. Candace Oviatt, Professor GSO-URI
• Janet Coit, Director, RI DEM
• Jonathan Stone, Executive Director, Save the Bay
• Dr. Shelley Brown, Education Director, Sailors for the Sea
• Tiny Giants at Night: Science, Art and Cocktails!

When: June 8th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Join Sailors for the Sea, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Redwood Library and Athenaeum for cocktails and conversation while viewing Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes Revealed on a Grand Scale.

The exciting evening event in honor of World Oceans Day will feature a special opportunity to meet the scientists behind Tiny Giants and to learn from them about the many important contributions made by marine microbes to the planet. The scientists will also share how they made the visible invisible.

Tickets: $30 includes exhibit, local brews, wines and spirits, and hors d'oeuvres. To purchase visit website.