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Walking Whales: Evolution of the Ocean’s Brainiest Mammals

April 14, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

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In this webinar we discuss the early evolution of cetaceans (dolphins, whales and porpoises) and how they developed from being land-dwelling mammals to becoming ocean-dwelling animals with some of the biggest and most complex brains on Earth.

We’ll also talk about how our understanding of the evolution of whales may inform some of our work with whales at the sanctuary.

Our special guest is Dr. Mark Uhen, Associate Professor of Geology at George Mason University.

Dr. Uhen’s research focuses on the origin and evolution of cetaceans. He has published in scientific journals and books, and speaks regularly at scientific conferences. He is also an expert in the fascinating world of cetacean paleobiology (the study of cetacean fossils). And he and Dr. Marino have worked together on several studies of cetacean brain evolution (like this one).

When: Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register for the webinar here.

Bring your questions or send them in advance by email.
And then join us on Friday, April 14th at 1:00 pm EDT, 10.00 am PDT.

 

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Date:
April 14, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aP1l8mGNSsi9xRHAHCh79Q
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