Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck for optimal viewing and is...
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February Week 4: Gull Rookery Take flight into the world of coastal birds! Students will study gull behavior, nesting strategies, and food sources, then simulate a rookery and track bird calls. Learning Outcome: Students will explore the life cycle of gulls and understand how coastal habitats support bird populations. Ages: 9–12 Cost: $35 per class....
February Week 4: Sound Seals Harbor seals migrate to the Sound from the Gulf of Maine over the winter. Investigate adaptations that help seals stay warm during the cold winters, learn about migration and create a seal model. Learning Outcome: This session introduces concepts of marine mammal biology, migration, and survival strategies. Ages: 5–8 Cost:...
February Week 3: Oyster Reefs Explore how oysters build reefs that protect shorelines and filter water. Students will observe oyster anatomy, test water clarity, and model reef formation. Learning Outcome: Students will investigate how oyster reefs support biodiversity and improve water quality through filtration. Ages: 9–12 Cost: $35 per class. Save $15 when you register...
February Week 3: Helpful Hermit Crabs Hermit crabs are common in shallow water in Long Island Sound. Did you know their shells are often home to other smaller animals? Students will examine live hermit crabs, learn about their life cycle and create a hermit crab of their own. Learning Outcome: This week focuses on symbiosis,...
February Week 2: Eelgrass Meadows Uncover the secrets of underwater meadows that stabilize sediment and shelter young marine animals. Students will dissect eelgrass blades, explore photosynthesis, and simulate habitat restoration. Learning Outcome: Students will understand the ecological functions of eelgrass and its importance in maintaining healthy coastal environments. Ages: 9–12 Cost: $35 per class. Save...
February Week 2: Amazing Algae Seaweeds are at the base of the food web in the ocean – marine animals depend on them for food, protection, and more! Seaweed is also used in many products you use every day, such as toothpaste and ice cream. Students will examine seaweed up close, sort it based on...
February Week 1: Sandy Shore Meet the fish that live close to shorelines, from flounder to striped bass. Students will examine fish anatomy, investigate camouflage and schooling behavior, and compare species found in Long Island Sound. Learning Outcome: Students will analyze physical and behavioral adaptations of nearshore fish and explore their role in coastal ecosystems....
February Week 1: Super Skates Skates are related to sharks and rays. Students will figure out what all of these animals have in common. Students will touch a living skate, investigate adaptation and create a skate model. Learning Outcome: This week emphasizes comparative anatomy and introduces basic and adaptation. Ages: 5–8 Cost: $35 per class....
January Week 4: Rocky Intertidal Investigate the dynamic zone between land and sea, where crashing waves and changing tides shape life. Students will study tide pool organisms, test salinity and temperature effects, and simulate tidal changes. Learning Outcome: Students will understand how organisms adapt to fluctuating conditions and identify zones within the intertidal habitat. Ages:...
January Week 4: Living Fossils Horseshoe crabs have roamed Earth since the time of dinosaurs—how have they lasted so long? Students will touch a live horseshoe crab, hear a fossil-themed story, and make a model of this ancient survivor to bring home. Learning Outcome: Students will learn about resilience and recognize how ancient adaptations have...
