On World Oceans Day, these 100+ year old pressed marine algae specimens, with their delicate shapes & vibrant colours, are a powerful reminder of how precious the oceans & their marine life are 🌊
📷 EUL MS 278 (collected in Plymouth by Russel Harris)
#WorldOceansDay #WorldOceanDay #Archives #Devon
University of Exeter Special Collections
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the snails, for today is their special day!
Peep very closely at this map from 1575 - and you will spot a teeny-tiny snail!
📷 Rare books B 1590/SAX/XX: Atlas by Christopher Saxton; digitised by @dhlabexeter.bsky.social
#NationalSnailDay #SnailDay
University of Exeter Special Collections
If you are interested in becoming a DH Intern, we are looking for 7 current HASS undergraduate students
Your work will include:
🎓 Assisting the advisory desk
📸 Practical digitisation
📚 Training sessions with the DH team
🤝 Supporting HASS staff & students
🛠️ Using specialist equipment in the Lab
