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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum presents North Carolina Whales: Diversity, Distribution and Conservation
August 13 @ 11:00 am EDT
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until August 27, 2024
Join Keith Rittmaster, natural science Curator of the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort and director of the Bonehenge Whale Center, for an overview of species he encounters through his work and some of the conservation issues they face. The informal lecture is part of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum’s Salty Dawgs Lecture Series, which features presentations on North Carolina maritime history and culture. These talks are scheduled at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays from June 4 through Aug. 27 in the museum, located at 59200 Museum Drive in Hatteras. The series is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Visit graveyardoftheatlantic.com or call 252-986-0723 for more information.
