Resource person: afternoonecology@sfbaymsi.org

Location: Marine Science Institute | 500 DISCOVERY PKWY, REDWOOD CITY, CA, 94063-4746

Description:

Crabs and Invertebrate Discoveries
Dive into the fascinating world of marine invertebrates with a focus on crabs and their bay and ocean counterparts! Begin by revisiting where bay and ocean animals thrive, using the Bay from Space poster to illustrate their habitats. At the Ocean Invertebrate Station, explore the rocky shore environment and meet the diverse invertebrates that inhabit it. Students will then move to the Bay Invertebrate Station to discover local bay creatures, discussing their unique adaptations and roles in the ecosystem. This interactive experience highlights the contrasts between bay and ocean invertebrates, emphasizing their specialized traits and survival strategies. Engage in drawing or creating a new invertebrate, enhancing understanding of these incredible creatures.

Available spots: Available

Price: $45.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 5 - 11 years old on the day of the activity

Prerequisites: Students must be entering K - 5th grades.

More information: Marine Science Institute is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID# 94-171964

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