Information and Materials Presented

• Sea water composition
• Discussion of food chains and ecosystems using local examples
• Marine mammal and seabird adaptations
• Collection and examination of plankton

Students Will Experience

• Five-hour cruise from Seward aboard the m/v Fjordland
• Collect water samples
• Use thermometers and hydrometers to determine temperature, density and salinity of water samples
• Use Secchi disk to determine turbidity of water samples
• Use plankton nets to collect samples for examination under microscopes
• View mammals and sea birds in their natural habitat
• Observe local organisms in our on-board aquarium

Each 30-minute learning station is staffed by one instructor. We ask that each school group be accompanied by a teacher or chaperone.

To make reservations or obtain further information, call 1-800-270-1238 and ask for the Marine Science Explorer desk or email us.