January Series: Ocean Investigators – Kelp Forests
Overview
Each week, young scientists dive into the world of marine organisms through hands-on exploration, journaling, and experiments.
Highlights
Program Type: Lab
Program Date: Friday, Jan 23, 2026
Program Duration: 9:30–12:00
Cost: $35 per class. Save $15 when you register for all 4 classes in one month (discount applied in your cart!)
Ocean Literacy Principle: #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems. #6 The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
Trip Description
Discover the underwater forests that sway with the currents and shelter countless marine species. Students will examine kelp anatomy, learn how it supports biodiversity, and model the structure of a kelp forest.
Learning Outcome: Students will explore the ecological importance of kelp forests and how they provide food, shelter, and oxygen to marine life.