EVENT: Chat Live with Scientists in Antarctica
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Palmer Station, Antarctica, is the smallest of the three U.S. Antarctic Program research facilities.
June 22, 2022
On August 11 at 7pm EST, join ecologist Kim Bernard and her team live from Palmer Station, Antarctica for an event in honor of the first ever World Krill Day. In this live Zoom event, learn how researchers study krill, small crustaceans that play an important role in the marine food web, and why they are so important to the health of the ocean. Register today for the event online.
You can also learn more about Dr. Bernard and her research on the lab website.
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