Science Express takes place on the first Thursday of every month, here at Te Papa.

On Thursday 3 April, Anton van Helden, Te Papa’s Collection Manager, Marine Mammals, talked about current whale research.

Listen to Anton’s talk here:
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/ScienceExpress/ScienceExpress_2008-04_The.World.Of.Whales.mp3

The next Science Express, on Thursday 1 May, also links to whales. If you’ve watched Search and Destroy in Whales Tohorā and seen the sperm whale hunting a giant squid, you won’t want to miss it!

Science Express @ Te Papa: Colossal Squid: The Dissection

The biggest colossal squid ever caught is stored in Te Papa. Join world-renowned marine biologist Dr Steve O’Shea to discuss the findings from its dissection.

Proudly supported by GNS Science and the Royal Society of New Zealand, Wellington Branch.

Thursday 1 May, 6.30pm–8pm.
Level 4 Espresso. Free entry.

http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/WhatsOn/Events/ScienceExpress/