[SEMCO] TALK: Sharks & Seals - Mythbusting our Fears

[kzagzebski at nmlc.org]

How far do white sharks travel? What kind of seal has only a four day 
nursing period? Why are sharks and seals in Cape Cod Bay?

Learn the answers to these questions and more at "Sharks & Seals - 
Mythbusting our Fears." Hosted by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and 
National Marine Life Center, this exciting talk explores the science of 
sharks and seals. You'll learn about cutting edge research happening 
right here on Cape Cod as you discover the importance of these apex 
predators in our local ecosystem.

FEATURING:
~ Dr. Greg Skomal of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, the 
leading expert on white sharks in the Northwest Atlantic; and
~ Dr. Andrea Bogomolni of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a 
specialist in seal biology whose research focuses on how environmental 
stressors affect health.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Doors open at 6:00 pm for complimentary cheese & crackers. Cash bar 
available. Lecture begins at 6:30 pm.)

WHERE: Hotel 1620, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA

COST: $25 per person
Visit www.nmlc.org or www.atlanticwhiteshark.org to purchase tickets.

100% of the ticket price is a tax deductible donation to Atlantic White 
Shark Conservancy and National Marine Life Center, to support continued 
efforts for local marine animal research!

Special thanks to our gracious sponsor, Hotel 1620, for making this 
possible.


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Kathy Zagzebski
President & Executive Director
National Marine Life Center
kzagzebski at nmlc.org