Free Bay Currents talk: Insects and the Apocalypse

Insects are everywhere, and they are abundant -- in fact, they make up about half of the animal biomass on the planet. They also play vital roles in our ecosystems. Recent news of severe declines in honey bees and monarch butterflies, and the impending insect apocalypse seems dire. What is the science behind these claims, and what is the prescription to improve the fate of our ecosystems? The answers are not always clear. Join a discussion with Dr. Peter Oboyski, curator of the Essig Museum of Entomology at UC Berkeley, about insects, ecosystems, and what you can do to help.