On the second day these two schools were here they completed two different labs. One lab involved identifying which phylum a number of different species belonged two. This lab required them to use a dichotomous key to identify the phylum, then draw the specific animal they were studying as well as give a thorough description of it. The second lab was testing the behaviour of the common sea star and timed how long it took for the sea star to right itself when flipped over. The students also attended a presentation on the lobster and explored Indian Point to collect different specimens for study in the lab. This morning the students are off to Grand Manan where, weather permitting they will be going out on the Day's Catch for whale watching.
Phytoplankton under the microscope.
Plankton is eaten by some of the largest animals on the planet (ie:whales) but is microscopic in size.
Larger view of phytoplankton under the microscope.
Students diligently studying and identifying different types of plankton.
Some specimens collected from the scallop drag aboard the Fundy Spray.
Studying and identifying the Moon Snail.
Sketching the creatures in detail.
Exploring Indian Point.
The beach was very long due to low tide.
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