This special event invites you to journey into the mysterious aquatic realm. Leading experts from Dutch universities will share accessible insights into sponges, biodiversity, and the unique reproductive strategies of deep-sea creatures. Understand how life evolved and adapted from its earliest forms to today's rich marine diversity.
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This event, "Head Underneath with University of the Netherlands," invites you to explore the hidden worlds beneath the surface of the water. Leading scientists will share insights into sponges, deep-sea creatures, and surprising forms of reproduction, revealing crucial roles in the story of life on Earth.
Join "Kopje onder met Universiteit van Nederland" (Head Underneath with University of the Netherlands) for an evening dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of aquatic life. This event features leading scientists who will share their knowledge in an accessible and engaging manner. Discover the crucial evolutionary role of seemingly simple organisms like sponges and understand how life has developed from the first cells to the rich biodiversity we see today. Journey to the mysterious deep sea, one of Earth's least explored regions, and learn about the extraordinary adaptations of the animals that inhabit it. The program also delves into themes of gender and sexuality underwater, exploring unexpected reproductive strategies and the vast diversity of forms and functions found in marine life. The event is hosted at ARTIS-Park and features insights from marine ecologist Jasper de Goeij (University of Amsterdam) on the vital role of sponges, paleoclimatologist Mei Nelissen (Utrecht University) discussing new expeditions that are revealing ocean secrets, and evolutionary biologist Yanell Braumuller (Leiden University) explaining the clever survival strategies and reproductive variations found in underwater organisms.
Tickets are available for purchase. Prices vary for regular, student, and ARTIS members. The event is in Dutch.
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