Cold seeps are spots in the oceans where fluids such as methane and hydrogen sulfide escape from the bottom of the ocean into the water column. Such places harbor bacteria that extract energy from these gases with or without living in symbiosis with invertebrates such as clams and tubeworms.
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Major fossil footprint donation to paleontology collection
Trackways of ancient animals inhabiting a swampy area during the coal-age in what is now northern Alabama have been known for nearly a century, but they were nearly forgotten for a long time.
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Native American Heritage Month
November is recognized as National American Indian Heritage Month! This year, Moundville Archaeological Park is celebrating with an exhibit titled Cultures, Not Costumes at the Intercultural Diversity Center, located inside The University of Alabama Student Center that will run from November 1st-16th.
Haunting at the Museum Event
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be hosting a FREE Haunting at the Museum event on October 26 from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm. The Museum will have lighting by 2L7’s Lyndell McDonald to celebrate Halloween with spooky children’s stories, crafts, mad scientist experiments, and more!
Honorary Captain Autograph Signing – George Teague and Prince Wimbley
Visit the Paul W. Bryant Museum on October 22, 2022 from 12:00 pm until 12:45 pm to get autographs from Honorary Captains, George Teague and Prince Wimbley, before the Bama game!
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The Alabama Museum of Natural History Celebrates Alabama’s Fossil Heritage
Visit the Alabama Museum of Natural History on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm for a free event to celebrate National Fossil Day and the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations! Join us for a National Fossil Day celebration focused on Alabama’s fossil heritage!
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Renowned Artists, Craftsmen Featured at Moundville Festival
Nationally acclaimed artists, craftsmen and educators will highlight the 2022 Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 12-15 at The University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park.
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George Martin to receive the Alabama Avocational Paleontologist Award
Alabama has a fantastic fossil record and many important fossils have been discovered by avocational (amateur/hobby) paleontologists. In 2020, a new award was created by The University of Alabama Museums honoring an avocational paleontologist who has made substantial contributions to paleontology in Alabama.
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Halloween at the Transportation Museum
Visitors are encouraged to come to the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum in their costumes on Saturday. October 29 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm and see the costumes from the year 1905 on display in the new Threaded Through History exhibit! The Museum will be decorated with fun Halloween outdoor inflatables and fall cut-outs. There will be holiday music, candy, and light refreshments. Date and Time Halloween at the Transportation Museum will be held on Saturday, October 29 from […]
Haunting at the Museum
The Alabama Museum of Natural History will be co-hosting Haunting at the Museum with the Gorgas House Museum on October 24-28, 2022.