March Series: Ocean Investigators – Salt Marsh
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: Thursday, March 26, 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 ecological importance of wetlands. Students will learn about common marsh plants and animals that live there and test water samples from the marsh. They’ll explore how marshes act as buffers and carbon sinks.
Learning Outcome: Students will investigate the role of salt marshes in shoreline protection and climate change.