Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The North Carolina coast is home to small, remarkable animals that are easy to overlook. From tracks in the sand and burrows in tidal flats to worms and sea slugs hidden along docks, these invertebrates reveal how coastal ecosystems function. Jillian (AKA Marine Invert Girl) will share how exploring beaches, marshes, and sandbars has led her to study and appreciate the creatures many people pass by. Through field observations, photos, and simple techniques for spotting signs of life, she invites participants to see familiar shorelines with fresh eyes and discover the diversity and ecological importance of the small animals that shape coastal environments.
Jillian Daly, @MarineInvertGirl, Marine Science Communicator
Throughout the month of March, the Lunchtime Discovery Series will recognize Women’s History Month and women’s contributions to science and conservation. These live virtual presentations will be held each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. and are hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Coordinator of Current Science Programs Chris Smith. Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
The North Carolina coast is home to small, remarkable animals that are easy to overlook. From tracks in the sand and burrows in tidal flats to worms and sea slugs hidden along docks, these invertebrates reveal how coastal ecosystems function. Jillian (AKA Marine Invert Girl) will share how exploring beaches, marshes, and sandbars has led her to study and appreciate the creatures many people pass by. Through field observations, photos, and simple techniques for spotting signs of life, she invites participants to see familiar shorelines with fresh eyes and discover the diversity and ecological importance of the small animals that shape coastal environments.
Jillian Daly, @MarineInvertGirl, Marine Science Communicator
Throughout the month of March, the Lunchtime Discovery Series will recognize Women’s History Month and women’s contributions to science and conservation. These live virtual presentations will be held each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. and are hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Coordinator of Current Science Programs Chris Smith. Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
![🔴 Museum Makers LIVE! [ Minecraft Build & Chat ] Ep18: Ants!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uckpd3HoZK4/mqdefault.jpg "🔴 Museum Makers LIVE! [ Minecraft Build & Chat ] Ep18: Ants!
Im Matthew, shes Audrey and the two of us are makers, museum curators and adequate gamers!
Watch as we build a 1:1 scale replica of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences within Minecraft! Along the way we chat about science and technology and answer any questions youve been burning to ask!
Recorded live from the Visual World Investigate Lab, a free technology/science/education lab in the Nature Research Center, part of NCMNS in downtown Raleigh.")
