January Series: Critter Exploration – Clever Crabs

January Series: Critter Exploration – Clever Crabs

Overview

Each week, young scientists dive into the world of marine organisms through themed literacy connections, live animal encounters, and hands-on exploration.

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.

Trip Description

Identify the diversity of crabs living in Long Island Sound! Students will interact with live crabs, identify different species and learn what their claws and reveal about their diets.

Learning Outcome: Students will compare crab species and use evidence to infer feeding behaviors and ecological roles.