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The series will reflect national research as well as research specific to CMA on marine life, while including its ongoing mission of rescue, rehabilitation and release.
Date
March 7, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
About the Event
Talks will be held four times a year on Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. with talks beginning at 6pm in CMA’s Dolphin Tale Theater on the fourth floor.
This first event will feature the fascinating story of a newly discovered species of whale found in the Gulf of Mexico, formally named the Rice’s whale in 2021. After years of research, scientists used genetic and morphological evidence to determine that the Rice’s whale is a distinct species. The Rice’s whale is one of the most critically endangered species in the world with fewer than 100 individuals remaining.