JUST DO IT: Strange fish tales @ National Mechanics, tonight!

For Mark Sabaj Perez, the thrill of finding a fish is worth flying halfway around the world.

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JUST DO IT: Strange fish tales @ National Mechanics, tonight!

POSTED: Monday, April 2, 2012, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Events | Just Do It

For most people, fishing can be a fun pastime, potential bonding activity and a nice getaway from your everyday life. For Mark Sabaj Perez, the thrill of finding a fish is worth flying halfway around the world. The Drexel scientist has made it his job to seek out strange fish, and he has a special thing for catfish — you know, those hideous bottom dwellers that look like moldy sandpaper with eyes. His most recent adventure brought him to the far reaches of Mongolia, where he and his team of scientists faced hailstorms, faulty transportation and icy rivers in search of the rare Amur catfish. Aside from his fishy discoveries, Perez brought back many a tale about the highs and lows of foreign fieldwork. Whether you call yourself an ichthyologist or you're just now realizing that that big word probably means “fish scientist,” Perez's lecture is sure to be a perfect blend of entertainment and education.

Tonight, 6 p.m., free, National Mechanics, 22 S. Third St., 215-701-4883, ansp.org.

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