January Series: Ocean Investigators – Open Ocean

January Series: Ocean Investigators – Open Ocean

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 16, 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

Dive into the vast blue expanse of the open ocean, home to some of the planet’s largest and most mysterious creatures. Students will explore food webs, plankton dynamics, and the adaptations of animals like tuna, jellyfish, and whales.

Learning Outcome: Students will identify key features of open ocean ecosystems and analyze how energy flows through marine food chains.