Continuing to tour the island the group headed to a family owned facility where seaweeds from the island are processed and sold. They students were able to sample different species of seaweeds including, dulse and nori. There weren’t many takers as seaweed can be an acquired taste but some of the students did buy some seaweed to take home, to their parents!
For lunch the students hiked to the Swallowtail Lighthouse for a picnic. I was a good, clear day so the students had a great view while touring around the lighthouse and having their lunch.
While waiting for the ferry to arrive the students had a presentation on North Atlantic Right Whales by Laurie Murison, from the Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station. Laurie talked to the students about how these whales became endangered and why their population is still very low. It was great for the students to talk to Laurie and ask questions since they had just seen a right whale the previous day.
In the afternoon the group caught the ferry and headed back to Needler Hall Residence on the Huntsman campus for the night.
Peter's lobster traps.
Cool house on the walk to Swallowtail.
Swallowtail Lighthouse
Herring weir as viewed from Swallowtail.
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