@ The AMNH: Will Climate Change Ruin Your Guacamole?

 

SciCafe: The Imminent Extinction of the Avocado Wednesday, May 4, at 7 pm ET The Mediterranean fruit fly (or “Medfly”) is considered the most dangerous agricultural pest in the world. As the planet warms, the range of the Medfly is shifting, putting California’s avocado crops at risk. Martín Aluja shares his research and explores how we can control their spread to protect both avocados and humans. This SciCafe will be presented in Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation.   Learn More     Your Support Is Critical Help us continue to achieve our important mission of scientific research and education. Every gift, of any size, matters. We are gratefully accepting donations here. Donate     American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024-5102 Phone: 212-769-5100