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Ocean Wonders: Free Lab Open House Explores Marine Life
29 May
Summary
- Free open house event focuses on marine science and conservation.
- Visitors can tour labs and see exhibits on whales, sharks, and more.
- Event highlights efforts to help entangled marine animals.
Families are invited to a free open house at the Center for Coastal Studies on May 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hiebert Marine Laboratory in Provincetown. This event offers a chance to explore marine science and ocean conservation efforts firsthand. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the laboratory facilities located on Cape Cod. They can also meet the dedicated scientists working on various research projects.
Attendees can participate in hands-on exhibits and demonstrations that showcase research on marine animals like whales, seals, and sharks, as well as fisheries, coastal geology, and marine debris. The open house will specifically highlight the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team's crucial work and discuss the challenges faced by marine life, using the example of a humpback whale named Spinnaker.
The Center for Coastal Studies is commemorating its 50th anniversary this year, dedicating its efforts to independent, field-based research that enhances the understanding of marine ecosystems. This ongoing work aims to inform and bolster conservation initiatives for our oceans and coastal communities.
