Out of the depths, into the ROM
The Toronto museum offers a rare opportunity for visitors to learn about blue whale biology.
It’s always a bit comforting when knowledge can come out of tragic events. Such was the case in 2014, when nine rare blue whales – or 3% of the Northwest Atlantic’s entire blue whale population – became trapped in ice off the coast of Newfoundland and died.
Two of those whales, though, washed ashore and allowed for an unprecedented research opportunity – scientists recovered the bones of the endangered species and transport them to Ontario.
After a long, arduous process, one of the whales’ massive skeletons will be on display at the Royal Ontario Museum’s “Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story” exhibit. Along with the 80-foot skeleton, visitors will be able to learn more about the blue whale’s biology, evolution and more.
The exhibit opens March 11.
Random Cool»
This year’s selection of under-the-radar ideas includes better for the planet deodorant and a way to level up your bread making.
Rethink created a pair of briefs for Prostate Cancer Foundation BC that let men get tested without baring it all.
A replica of the titular TV vessel is offering overnight visits to non-crew members for the first time in 22 years of service.
The beer brand has released paint colours to encourage employees to reclaim their own spaces after years of working from home.
Rethink created an animatronic hen to build hype for Nuggs, a McCain-backed vegan nugget brand.
Leave a Reply