Name:
University of South Alabama -- The Underwater Forest
Date:
October 26, 2017
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Website:
http://www.usacontinuinged.com
Event Description:
The University of South Alabama will launch the 2017 - 2018 Distinguished Lecture Series with a screening of The Underwater Forest, a documentary detailing the discovery of an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico, just south of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The 60,000 year old forest was preserved in sediment before being uncovered by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Come take a time-traveler's journey to our on prehistoric forest from the ice age.
Ben Raines, who wrote and directed the documentary, will introduce the film and participate in a Question and Answer session immediately following. An investigative reporter for AL.com, Ben Raines has covered environmental issues and natural wonders in Alabama for nearly two decades.
Ben Raines, who wrote and directed the documentary, will introduce the film and participate in a Question and Answer session immediately following. An investigative reporter for AL.com, Ben Raines has covered environmental issues and natural wonders in Alabama for nearly two decades.
