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The American Museum of Natural History Presents: SciCafe: The Microbial Worlds of the Deep-Sea

Doors open at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7 pm

Cullman Hall of the Universe

Free with RSVP

21+ with ID

Enter at 81st Street entrance

Geobiologist Jeffrey Marlow studies the unusual ways microbes can obtain energy and nutrients in an attempt to understand the limits of life on Earth and beyond. Hear how he has followed extreme microorganisms to deep-sea vents, active volcanoes, and acidic rivers. Why is it important to consider microbes in marine conservation efforts? Marlow explains how deep-sea microbial communities control the distribution of the potent greenhouse gas methane, how these organisms might mitigate climate change, and how they can be used for biofuel production.

This program is made possible by OceanX, an initiative of the Dalio Foundation, as part of its generous support of the special exhibition Unseen Oceans and its related educational activities and public programs.











When: Wed., Apr. 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100
Price: Free with RSVP
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Doors open at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7 pm

Cullman Hall of the Universe

Free with RSVP

21+ with ID

Enter at 81st Street entrance

Geobiologist Jeffrey Marlow studies the unusual ways microbes can obtain energy and nutrients in an attempt to understand the limits of life on Earth and beyond. Hear how he has followed extreme microorganisms to deep-sea vents, active volcanoes, and acidic rivers. Why is it important to consider microbes in marine conservation efforts? Marlow explains how deep-sea microbial communities control the distribution of the potent greenhouse gas methane, how these organisms might mitigate climate change, and how they can be used for biofuel production.

This program is made possible by OceanX, an initiative of the Dalio Foundation, as part of its generous support of the special exhibition Unseen Oceans and its related educational activities and public programs.

Buy tickets/get more info now