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Watch Live Stream: March For Science Protests Taking Place Around The Country

There are more than 600 matches taking place around the world on Saturday - Earth Day.

From Auburn, Alabama to Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. From Canberra, Australia to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Manaus in Brazil, thousands are expected around the world to "March for Science."

The march - taking place on Earth Day - came to life after the massive Women's March on Washington the day after President Trump's inauguration. In addition to the Washington march, there were hundreds of satellite marches. March for Science organizers hope to recreate that turnout.

"Thousands of people in almost 500 cities around the world will march together in support of science’s role in society and policy and to ensure our future," National Co-Chair of the March, Caroline Weinberg, said earlier this week.

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"Scientific discovery and innovation are a critical part of our nation and our future -- science extends our lives, protects our planet, puts food on our table, contributes to the economy, and allows us to communicate and collaborate with people around the world."

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Among the speakers expected at the main march in Washington, D.C. are Bill Nye, "The Science Guy," who is a honorary co-chairman of the event, Denis Hayes, who coordinated the first Earth Day, and Taylor Richardson, a 13-year-old "aspiring astronaut" who raised thousands so other girls could go see Hidden Figures.

If you want to find a march near you, organizers have created a database of all the satellite marches.

Photo of researchers at The North Police courtesy March for Science

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