WWU biologist to give lecture on algae in Birch Bay

Birch Bay residents concerned about the algal blooms in the bay can attend a free public seminar on Thursday, July 30.

Dr. Robin Kodner, assistant professor of biology at Western Washington University, will give a speech at Birch Bay Bible Community Church from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 30. Kodner will discuss the types of algae that are common in the area, the typical life cycles of algae, a history of harmful algal blooms and how climate change may be affecting algae populations.