Introduction to Marine Biology
Overview
Discover the vast diversity of organisms in LIS from aboard the Enviro-Lab.
Highlights
Program Type: Boat
Program Duration: 2.5 Hours
Trip Season: Sept-Dec | March-June
Student Limit: Up to 50 (Students and Adults)
Ocean Literacy Principle: #1: Earth has one big ocean with many features. #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems. #6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
Trip Description
Students will use a variety of methods to sample living things in Long Island Sound. Students will pull in a lobster trap, haul the trawl net in two different locations, tow a plankton net and sort through a mud grab.
To prepare for this trip: Students should wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather. Remember, it's typically colder and windier by the water. Dressing in layers is recommended. Life jackets will be provided.