Name a Species Contest


PodarkeopsisCelebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th by helping Scripps Oceanography researchers and Birch Aquarium name two new to science species of deep-sea marine worms!

One name will be selected from the public at large and another will be chosen from a local K-12 school.

Visit the Birch Aquarium website to learn more about the species and how to submit your scientific name.

Please help by encouraging schools and individuals to submit names.

Submissions must be made online by May 25th.

Good Luck!