Free Vancouver Aquarium Lecture: The Strange Case of the Singing Toadfish and its Bizarre Mating Behaviour | Ocean Matters Lecture – Tuesday 22 May

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The Strange Case of the Singing Toadfish and its Bizarre Mating Behaviour | Ocean Matters Lecture

Join us for a fascinating look at the Plainfin Midshipman Fish. Learn about this strange and wonderful singing toadfish that can be found on beaches right here in British Columbia! These fish have many bizarre and wonderful courtship behaviours. They also have an unusual parental care system where the males are the sole protectors of the young. If this is not interesting enough, these fish also have light emitting cells on their body that they use to hunt prey!

Dr. Sigal Balshine, a professor from McMaster University, has been studying these fish and their strange behaviour for over 10 years! She will reveal little known facts about these incredible fish and how they are helping biologists understand the evolution of mating behaviours of all animals!

This event will be signed by an ASL interpreter. For further information see ocean.org/oceanmatters or contact ruth.sharpe@ocean .org

When? Tuesday 22 May – 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Facebook Event: Here!
Livestreaming?: Yes!! On the Vancouver Aquarium YouTube Channel

If you have any questions please let me know.

Many Thanks,

Ruth

Ruth Sharpe, PhD
Manager of Public Programs

Ruth.Sharpe@ocean.org
D 604 659 3497

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