Free Event! Exploring our Local Kelp Forest with the Ocean Discovery Institute

What

Free Event! Exploring our Local Kelp Forest with the Ocean Discovery Institute

When

10/23/2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where

Ocean Discovery Institute 2211 Pacific Beach Drive San Diego, California 92109

Amazing Kelp! Nature's Apartment Complex

Come and join Ocean Discovery Institute for a fun-filled day exploring the underwater wonders of our local kelp forest. Learn all about kelp from the bottom (holdfast) to the top (canopy) and the diversity of organisms that utilize this marvelous ecosystem. Participate in a holdfast dissection to uncover tiny invertebrates that find protection there, discover the inner workings of sharks though a shark dissection, and learn about basic fish anatomy while making your own fish print to take home. Fun for all ages! Families welcome!

Age Group:  Families, Elementary School, Middle School

 
Parking available in front of the lab. Signage will direct everyone to additional parking.

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