Marine Science

Week Four: 
Marine Science, July 13 – 17

Marine Science Adventures: Ages 5 – 7
Marine Science Explorers: Ages 8 – 11 

Description:

Explore the unique habitats of the Pacific Ocean, including beaches, lagoons and beautiful cliffside walks. Investigate the fascinating organisms that live in ocean habitats and their adaptations. Learn about green sea anemones, chitons and blue mussels, taste seaweed and learn how everything is interconnected in ocean food chains. Identify and classify the many types of seaweed washed up on the beach. Learn about marine mammals and their unique adaptations for life in the ocean. Dissect squid and learn about the unique adaptations of this fascinating cephalopod. Experiment with the unique properties of salt water, and learn about the important role of three National Marine Sanctuaries located close to the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn about the problems of marine plastic pollution and how to reduce this pollution at the source. Explorers will also experiment with the impacts of ocean acidification and discover how to reduce our carbon footprints.

Drop Off and Pick Up Locations:

Day	Date	Drop-off Location	Pick-up Location
Monday	July 13	Orchard Picnic Area	Orchard Picnic Area
Tuesday	July 14	Berkeley Marina – *special bus field trip to Rodeo Beach	Berkeley Marina
Wednesday	July 15	Orchard Picnic Area	Orchard Picnic Area
Thursday	July 16	Berkeley Marina	Berkeley Marina
Friday	July 17	Lake Anza (Drop-off is on the grassy field by the Parking Lot)	Lake Anza (Pick-up will be down the hill and through the Lake Anza Gate)