Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones St
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Deep-Sea Science in the North Atlantic
The deep-sea, generally deeper than 200 meters, is the largest ecosystem on Earth and the least known. The RMS Titanic, which lies at about 3,800 meters depth, is an iconic wreck to explore and has been the subject of several expeditions since its location was discovered in 1985. Equipped with a new 5-person submersible called Titan, scientists want to investigate the ecology of the most famous shipwreck and therefore the most famous artificial reef.
Dr. Steve Ross joins us for the second installment of the Challenging the Deep Lecture Series to explore the development of the Titan, his 2021 and 2022 expeditions to the Titanic, as well as new discoveries and exciting achievements from deep-sea science throughout the western North Atlantic Ocean.
Lecture recommended for ages 12 and older.
Tickets are $10; free for Members. Ticket includes lecture with Q&A and an evening exploration of James Cameron – Challenging the Deep. Exhibition open from 5:30-7pm. Lecture begins at 7pm.
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Join ocean experts in this special lecture series to dive deep into the knowns and unknowns of our watery world. Each month, we will feature a presentation from a renowned scientist (7–8pm) and an evening viewing of the special exhibition, James Cameron – Challenging the Deep (open 5:30–7pm).
