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Event Name:
World of Discovery: Hidden Lives of Sharks |
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Location:
Community Room |
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Event Date:
Wednesday, 10/11/2023 |
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Event Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Duration:
1 hour |
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Purchase Deadline:
Wednesday, 10/11/2023 8:00 PM
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World of Discovery: Exploring the Hidden Lives of Sharks
Join us for a free lecture in our University of Delaware series as we step (or swim) into the fascinating world of sharks!
Sharks capture the
public’s attention like no other species, as demonstrated by the popularity of
Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” and the frequency with which stories
of sharks “lurking” in local waters grab headlines. However, despite
the great public interest in sharks and the important role they play
in marine ecosystems, these animals remain misunderstood and challenging to
study. Learn how new research is shedding light on the biology and ecology
of sharks and how scientists are using cutting edge technologies to view
the hidden lives of sharks and aid in the conservation and management
of these iconic predators.
Speaker Bio: Aaron Carlisle is an Assistant Professor in the School
of Marine Science and Policy at the University of Delaware. He has studied the
biology and ecology of fishes for the last 20 years, largely focusing on
elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays) and pelagic fishes (tunas,
billfishes).
Wine & snacks available for purchase during the event.
7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pre-registration requested; program is FREE to all participants!