Yesterday we were joined by a group made up of students from three different schools in the Ottawa area, St. Josephs, Mother Theresa and Sacred Heart High School. These students started the morning either on the boat or exploring the Discovery Centre. While on the boat the students collected samples of phytoplankton and zooplankton, as well as specimens of various invertebrates. The students also collected data regarding the water's salinity, light penetration and temperature. In the afternoon students completed lab work using the samples of plankton collected while others took their turn on the boat to do the collecting. This morning students will be identifying specimens of invertebrates they collected as well as learning more about lobsters. In the afternoon it is back to the lab to study the phylum of Echinoderms more closely and then to Indian Point to explore a mixed habitat beach.
Students taking a break by the sturgeon tank to write in their journals.
Snorkel or Loki waiting patiently for lunch.
Fascinated by the seals during feeding time.
Taking notes on the boat.
First scallop drag; many many urchins.
Testing the light penetration using a Secchi disk.
A lobster found in the scallop drag resulted in an impromptu anatomy lesson before being returned to the water.
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