DEMO: “Tiny Fossils, Big Stories: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea”
by Carlos Alvarez Zarikian
Admission FREE.
Buried deep beneath the ocean floor are the fossil remains of marine microscopic plants and animals that lived in the ocean thousands to millions of years ago. Aided by powerful imaging instruments scientists can explore and study these tiny creatures, many of whom are just tens of microns across. This presentation will introduce participants to the wonderful world of marine microfossils and the stories they reveal.
About Carlos Alvarez Zarikian:
Carlos Alvarez Zarikian is an amateur photographer, a father, and a marine geologist specialized in applied micropaleontology. He studies and uses marine microfossils to reconstruct past environments. During his career, he has participated in an paleoarchaeological project in Greece that discovered the lost Greek city of Helike, numerous seagoing expeditions all over the world oceans, and many educational activities. He enjoys combining his passion for science and photography.
