Into the Abyss: Deep-sea Corals Thriving without Light

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Into the Abyss: Deep-sea Corals Thriving without Light

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Into the Abyss: Deep-sea Corals Thriving without Light

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT

Summary: June Public Lecture Series MENLO PARK, Calif. — June is recognized as National Oceans Month in the United States. Join USGS Oceanographer Dr. Nancy Prouty to hear about scientific studies of deep-sea corals that show how these long-living creatures provide our oceans with a healthy ecosystem.

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Free USGS Public Lecture June 26

Contact Information:

Leslie  Gordon ( Phone: 650-329-4006 );

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June Public Lecture Series

MENLO PARK, Calif. — June is recognized as National Oceans Month in the United States. Join USGS Oceanographer Dr. Nancy Prouty to hear about scientific studies of deep-sea corals that show how these long-living creatures provide our oceans with a healthy ecosystem.

Deep-sea corals are windows into the past and allow scientists to examine previous environmental change.

What are the corals telling us now? What makes them the most diverse and productive animal on Earth? Join us this Thursday and find out!

Who:	Nancy Prouty, USGS Research Oceanographer
What:	Slide-show-illustrated presentation: Into the Abyss: Living without Light
When:	Thursday, June 26, 2014 12:00 p.m. — Lecture preview for USGS employees and news media representatives 7 p.m.— Public lecture open to all (both presentations will be live-streamed over the Internet)
Where:	U.S. Geological Survey Building 3 Auditorium, second floor 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025
More info and directions:	USGS Evening Public Lecture Series Calendar Menlo Park Campus Map