Marine Algae

Marine Algae

Overview

Identify seaweed anatomy and classify a variety of specimens.

Highlights

Program Type: Lab

Program Duration: 1.25 Hours

Trip Season: Sept-June

Student Limit: Up to 20

Ocean Literacy Principle: #3: The ocean is major influence on weather and climate. #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.

Trip Description

Marine seaweed is of great importance to coastal and nearshore environments. In this lesson, students learn about seaweed anatomy and classification as they collect and identify seaweed specimens.

Labs taught a Project O take place over 2.5 hours so this program plus one additional lab of your choosing will be taught.