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SUMMARY:Marine Mammal Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of the amazing work being done with marine mammals from NC experts. While you’re here\, take a trip to the Museum’s Featured Exhibit: Blue Whales for free during Blue Whales Community Day (reserve tickets ahead of time)! \nThe NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a research-based museum with Museum staff who conduct novel research and steward our collections. Our Research Highlight Days feature these researchers and their fields of study. These events are held on the first floor of the Nature Research Center and feature themed tables and presentations. \nExhibits and Activities\nMarine Mammal Stranding Investigations\nUNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program\nVisitors will have the opportunity to explore real specimens like bones and baleen\, learn about current projects\, and talk to the scientists behind that research. Folks can also discover how to help with manatee conservation in our state. \nDolphin Dentistry: Using Teeth to Identify a Species\nNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Mammal Unit\nBottlenose dolphins are some of the most captivating marine animals known to man\, but maybe they’re more mysterious than we once thought. Scientists recently discovered that there is not just one species of bottlenose dolphin\, but two. Join us to learn about the differences between the two species and how we hope to tell them apart using their teeth! \nCetartiodactyla (Cetacean) Diversity\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences\nThe Mammalogy Research Unit will share information on some of the lesser known marine mammals. We will have specimens from the Mammalogy Research Collection on hand to show unique characters of these amazing mammals. \nHarbor Seals in North Carolina: Past and Present\nDuke University Marine Lab\nDid you know there are seals in North Carolina? In the winter\, harbor seals live in the Outer Banks\, at the southern edge of their range. As a collaborative research team\, we are investigating the history of harbor seals in North Carolina by looking through newspapers\, strandings\, archeology\, citizen scientist sites (like iNaturalist)\, and museum specimens. Were seals here in the past? Have they been here the whole time? Come by to find out! \nWe Might Need a Quieter Boat: Designing a Whale Research Vessel\nNC Aquarium at Fort Fisher\nWhat does it really take to study the vocalizations of deep diving whales? Join in the challenge of designing a whale research vessel that meets all the needs of the scientists onboard and the whales down below the ocean’s surface. \nPresentations- SECU Daily Planet Theater\n\n11 AM What Can We Learn from North Carolina Marine Mammal Strandings\nVictoria Thayer\, North Carolina Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator\, North Carolina Aquariums\, North Carolina State University\nWhat are some reasons marine mammals strand? What can be learned from these strandings? Why does North Carolina have relatively high species diversity in strandings? Who responds to marine mammal strandings in North Carolina?\n \n\n12 PM The Story of One North Atlantic Right Whale\nLisa Gatens\, Collection Manager of Mammals\, NC Museum of Natural Sciences\nNorth Atlantic Right Whales are critically endangered.  This presentation tells the story of one such animal from the time she was first spotted by researchers to her untimely demise some 30 years later.  We will also discuss current conservation measures and how research on this individual has contributed to protection of the species.\n  \n 
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/marine-mammal-research-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Educators,Special Events,Teens
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SUMMARY:Art of Science: Owls and Cross Stitch
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Science series is for adults who like to blend science and art. Each program will include hands-on experience with a citizen science project paired with an associated art project. Participants will take home their project\, supplies\, and tools.\n\nIn this program\, we will explore documenting owls and start a cute winter owl cross stitch project. Instructions for collecting and submitting data and the cross stitch project will be provided during the program – no experience required! Your program fee covers the supplies needed to make one cross stitched piece.\n\nTickets: $22\, $20 Museum Members\nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/art-of-science-felted-banners-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Outdoor Experiences
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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