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WEBINAR – The Impacts of ALAN on Marine Environments
AEDT (12:30am – 01:30am CET)
Don’t miss this Australasian Dark Sky Alliance webinar with AquaPLAN researcher Mariana Mayer Pinto (University of New South Wales (UNSW). Artificial light at night (ALAN) doesn’t just affect our skies, it reaches into our oceans, with profound impacts on marine life and coastal ecosystems. Join Professor Mariana Mayer Pinto, Impact Ambassador for the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, highlighted speaker at Valuing Darkness 2025, and 2025 Eureka Prize winner for her pioneering research on seawalls, as she explores how coastal environments are being transformed by light pollution.
From altering the behaviour of marine species to affecting entire ecosystems, Mariana’s work demonstrates why protecting natural darkness is critical for both healthy oceans and resilient coastal communities. This webinar is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading marine ecologists about the connections between our night skies and the health of our seas.
Learn, ask questions and discover what we can do to reduce ALAN in our coastal areas.
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