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Lunchtime Discovery: Solving the Mysteries of the World’s Deepest-diving Mammal

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Goose-beaked whale surfaces in the foreground on a gray day, with boat in the distance.

Dr. Andrew Read, Stephen A. Toth Professor of Marine Biology, Chair, Marine Science & Conservation Division, Director, Duke Marine Lab

Dr. Read is leading research funded by the US Navy on the goose-beaked whale, the mammal that holds world records for dive depth and duration off Cape Hatteras. His team of researchers is trying to understand how these elusive and enigmatic whales respond to the Navy’s midfrequency active sonar signals used to detect submarines. Join us to learn more about the goose-beaked whale and how researchers are solving this mystery.

Join us on YouTube!


Live Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff.

You can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE.

Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Details

Date:
September 11
Times:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fee:
Free

Venue

Virtual
NC United States

Organizer

Chris Smith
919.707.9296