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.