Thursday, 18 June 2026
6:30PM - 7:45PM
SCIENCE TALK: DEEP TIME ABU DHABI
Location: The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center
Join us for a science talk as we travel through deep time to discover what Abu Dhabi was once like, guided by its fossils. We will explore ancient seas inhabited by strange molluscs, as well as savannah landscapes once roamed by saber-toothed cats and four-tusked elephants.
Entrance is free. Spots are limited. Registration is required through the form below.
Agenda
6:30PM
Dr. Elise Marquis (The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center) - Introduction note6:35PM - 7:25PM
Dr. Luca Bellucci (NHMAD) - Abu Dhabi from 70 to 7 million years ago7:25PM - 7:45PM
Q&A with Dr. Luca BellucciGuest Speaker
Dr. Luca Bellucci
Curator of Palaeontology | Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Senior palaeontologist and museum professional with over twenty years of experience in curation, management, and strategic development of natural history collections. His scientific expertise focuses on vertebrate palaeontology, palaeoenvironmental reconstruction, and international academic collaborations.