From the bones in our bodies to expansive coral reefs ...

April 8, 2020

From the bones in our bodies to expansive coral reefs, "biominerals" grown by living organisms are critical to life as we know it. Join Smithsonian geologist Gabriela Farfan to learn about the minerals around us; what makes "biominerals" so special; and what factors impact their growth. Gabriela will answer student questions, in English and Spanish, about coral skeletons, her career in geology, and her love for minerals.

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