Congo River

tags: Evolution in Action by AMNH, Congo River, fishes, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, evolution, variation, biodiversity, Melanie Stiassny, streaming video This video tells the story of speciation in Central Africa's roiling, rapid Lower Congo River. This river is home to an extraordinary assortment of fish -- many truly bizarre. This new video by Science Bulletins, the American Museum of Natural History's current-science video program, features Museum scientists on a quest to understand why so many species have evolved here. Follow Curator of Ichthyology Melanie Stiassny and her…
tags: education, public outreach, SciCafe, science cafe, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, streaming video Who: Ichthyologist Melanie StiassnyWhat: free public presentation, "Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World's Deepest River"When: TONIGHT at 700pmWhere: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, American Museum of Natural History, Enter at the 81st Street (Rose Center) [directions and maps]Cost: FREE, and there is a cash bar too! (must be 21+ with ID) What strange new species lurk beneath? Join Museum Curator Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist who has been featured on The…
tags: education, public outreach, SciCafe, science cafe, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, streaming video Who: Ichthyologist Melanie StiassnyWhat: free public presentation, "Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World's Deepest River"When: 700pm, Wednesday, 6 January 2010Where: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, American Museum of Natural History, Enter at the 81st Street (Rose Center) [directions and maps]Cost: free, and there is a cash bar (must be 21+ with ID) What strange new species lurk beneath? Join Museum Curator Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist who has been featured…
tags: education, public outreach, SciCafe, science cafe, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, streaming video Who: Ichthyologist Melanie StiassnyWhat: free public presentation, "Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World's Deepest River"When: 700pm, Wednesday, 6 January 2010Where: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, American Museum of Natural History, Enter at the 81st Street (Rose Center) [directions and maps]Cost: free, and there is a cash bar (must be 21+ with ID) What strange new species lurk beneath? Join Museum Curator Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist who has been featured…
tags: education, public outreach, SciCafe, science cafe, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, streaming video Who: Ichthyologist Melanie StiassnyWhat: free public presentation, "Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World's Deepest River"When: 700pm, Wednesday, 6 January 2010Where: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, American Museum of Natural History, Enter at the 81st Street (Rose Center) [directions and maps]Cost: free, and there is a cash bar (must be 21+ with ID) What strange new species lurk beneath? Join Museum Curator Melanie Stiassny, an ichthyologist who has been featured…
tags: education, public outreach, SciCafe, science cafe, AMNH, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, streaming video Since the holidays are a busy time, I am notifying you of NYC's upcoming SciCafe a little early so you can be sure to add it to your calenders! Who: Ichthyologist Melanie StiassnyWhat: free public presentation, "Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World's Deepest River"When: 700pm, Wednesday, 6 January 2010Where: Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, American Museum of Natural History, Enter at the 81st Street (Rose Center) [directions and maps]Cost: free, and there is a…