We then had a short stop at Ministers Island to walk on the access road and then see it become covered by the tide, making the island back into an island. As one of the teachers joked it was like watching a reverse Moses. After a quick stop in town for snacks the group headed into the labs to identify the invertebrates they had collected over the past few days. Everyone was very excited to get up close and hands-on with all of the animals, including hermit crabs, sea anemones, and brittle stars.
In the afternoon we had a presentation on invasive species in the local marine environment and then we did a study of echinoderms in the lab. It was amazing to be able to look at the sea urchins using the new microscopes and see the fine anatomical features such as the pedicellaria. The students were thoroughly excited to see the urchins pooping! Haha!
In the evening the crew joined me for a brief presentation on the whales that visit the Bay of Fundy in preparation for the trip to Grand Manan.
This morning the students will soon catch the ferry to the island and then head out further into the bay in search of whales. Good luck!
This morning the students will soon catch the ferry to the island and then head out further into the bay in search of whales. Good luck!
Checking under rocks for animals waiting for the tide to come back in.
Found a green crab!
Exploring the intertidal zone at Indian Point.
Your boots are only waterproof to the top!
Showing off their finds to one of the teachers.
Experiencing the tide coming in.
Checking out the access road to Ministers Island,
which is soon to be underwater.
Can you spot the toad crab?
Beautiful little sea anemone.
Describing and identifying the collected invertebrates.
Drawing the invertebrates.
Underside of a sea urchin.
Everyone excited about sea urchin poop!
View through the microscope.
Gorgeous pattern on a sea urchin test.
Today the group is headed to Grand Manan via the ferry.
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