Brazilian-American Open House at N.E. Aquarium

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Venue:	New England Aquarium: Boston
Hours:	6:00pm Lecture - Open House 7:00-9:00pm
Cost:	Free
Category:	Special Events

On September 24, the New England Aquarium will host a special event highlighting the Aquarium¹s special relationship with the people of Brazil. Aquarium scientist Scott Dowd will tell the story of a tiny Amazonian fish that is prized around the world and of the rural people who harvest these colorful beauties in an environmentally friendly manner.

For 15 years, Scott has worked with Brazilian partners, including the University of the Amazon, to maintain this delicately balanced world of people, fish and the rainforest. New international pressures now threaten to collapse this industry and change the local culture and landscape forever.

The presentation will be made in both Portuguese and English. Afterwards, the Aquarium will be open and free of charge from 7:00am - 9:00pm to all members and friends of the Brazilian community. Among the Aquarium¹s collection of 20,000 aquatic animals is an Amazon exhibit that features piranha, anaconda, poison arrow frogs, electric eels and many other creatures from the world¹s largest river system.

Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register for free online at www.neaq.org.

Date & Time
Sunday, September 24, 2006
6:00pm.

About Scott Dowd, Guest Lecturer
Aquarium scientist Scott Dowd, a representative from the Brazilian Consul General¹s office here in Boston, and Augusto Correa, the editor of Fame Magazine, a popular monthly magazine serving the Brazilian-American community on the East Coast.

WEBSITE

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www.neaq.org/scilearn/lecture

LOCATION

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Central Wharf, Boston, MA map
Phone: 617-973-5200