In 1898, the Smithsonian Institution surveyed the Philippines onboard the USS Albatross to find out more about this newly acquired US territory’s marine resources. Over 79,000 fish specimens for the expedition are now part of the largest collection of specimens at the Smithsonian. Find out more about what museum specimens can help unlock, including genetic time travel!
Presented by: Jem Baldisimo, PhD Candidate, Marine Scientist & Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, Old Dominion University, Virginia Sea Grant
