Monsters Revealed at the Vancouver Aquarium - March 3rd, 2015

http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/events/annual-and-upcoming-events/nerd-nite

Nerds Discuss Unusual Animal Behaviour, Mythical Creatures & Science Fiction
Are you ready for the Sea Monsters Revealed exhibition at the Vancouver Aquarium?

Join us for a unique evening about monsters. We’re partnering with Nerd Nite Vancouver and bringing you three nerdy presentations on “monsters”.

Nerd Nite is an international event that provides a laid-back environment with lots to learn and lots to drink! Nerd Nite Vancouver is celebrating its one year anniversary at the Vancouver Aquarium.

Chips and beer will be available for purchase during the event.

Topics
#1: Brood parasites: Monsters of the bird world

Have you ever heard of brood parasitic indigobirds and how they go about laying their eggs in the nests of other birds? The founder of Nerd Nite Dr. Chris Balakrishnan will explore how and why this behaviour has evolved, and will make a case for why some birds may not be as innocent as they seem.

#2: Meet Cadborosaurus: An introduction to marine cryptozoology

Have you seen any “sea monsters” in the coastal waters of the northeast Pacific? You may have seen the Cadborosaurus, or “Caddy” for short. Dr. Paul LeBlond is an Emeritus Professor in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC and has an interest in sea-monsters.

#3 Could Godzilla play hockey? The rocket science of movie monsters

Could Godzilla really exist? Dr. Jaymie Matthews is going to talk about the monsters of science fiction and why, or why they are not, plausible based on the characteristics of their worlds.

It looks like a fun event.
I am planning on going, join me?

I might join if I’m less swamped!

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