The Science of SpongeBob: Ocean Plastics and the Future of Bikini Bottom

Tue Jun 8, 2021
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free

The Natural History Museum celebrates World Ocean Day, starting with a look at ocean plastics.

Dr. Britta Baechler, Senior Manager of Ocean Plastics Research at Ocean Conservancy,  helps break down ocean plastics and microplastics, the impact these have on marine life, and what kids and grown ups can do to protect our oceans.

This event kicks of the Science of SpongeBob, a monthlong initiative featuring NHMLAC researchers, educators, and special guests who dive into ocean learning with topics exploring the real species behind SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom characters,

11am Pacific, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern 

This event is presented free on Zoom.

 

image: Natural History Museums of LA County

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