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SUMMARY:Blue Whales Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Hear what the latest research tells us about WHALES — from amazing new discoveries to ongoing conservation efforts to revealing prehistoric origins — with some of the nation’s top whale scientists in this four-part lecture series. \nBlue Whales: Bigger Than Your Imagination\nJoin Duke University conservation ecologist Dr. David Johnston for a fascinating look at blue whales—the largest animals on Earth and unsung heroes of ocean health. He will share all the latest research – DYK that blue whales only beat their hearts 1-2 times a minute during a dive? Dr Johnston & colleagues just discovered this. With the help of drones and other new technology\, we’re seeing whales in a whole new light—up close\, in action\, and more important than ever. \nEnjoy the lecture (7–8pm) and an evening viewing of the “Blue Whales” special exhibition (open 5–7pm). \nTickets: Series $45\, $15 Members; Lecture $15\, $5 Members. \nBuy Tickets \n\n \nAbout our speaker\nDr. David Johnston is a Professor of the Practice of Marine Conservation Ecology at Duke University and the Associate Dean of Teaching Innovation at the Nicholas School of the Environment. He chairs the Duke Environmental Leadership Master’s Program and is the Director of the Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing (MaRRS) Lab at Duke University. Johnston’s research program currently focuses on advancing robotic applications\, platforms and sensors for marine science\, education\, and conservation missions. \n\nUpcoming lectures:\nAug. 14: Gigantic Beasts & How to Find Them\nDr. Ari Friedlaender\, University of California – Santa Cruz \nSept. 4: Tales of Whales: Why Conservation Matters\nDr. Andy Read\, Duke University\n \nOct. 9: Where Did Whales Come From?\nDr. Mark Uhen\, George Mason University\n \n\n 
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/blue-whales-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Downtown Raleigh,Educators,Lectures,Teens,WRAL 3D Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Kari%20Wouk":MAILTO:kari.wouk@naturalsciences.org
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