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The Mantis Shrimp: Beautiful, Dangerous, and Powerful
Gallery Talks & ToursWednesday, June 25, 2025, 1 – 3pm EDT

Description
Ever wonder what the most powerful punch in the ocean feels like? It feels like a .22 caliber bullet -- so fast that it generates its own light and heat...and it comes from an animal that's only about 7 inches in size.
Come learn about the mantis shrimp– one of the most beautiful, unique, and deadly animals in the ocean!
Presented by: Kara Chuang, M.S., Marine Scientist, Knauss Fellow
Image credit: Cédric Péneau, Wikimedia Commons
Cost
Free and open to the public
Location
1st Floor, The Sant Ocean Hall
Venue
Natural History Museum
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Sponsor
Natural History Museum