ECS

Today we are joined by a group of 14 students and 2 staff from E.C.S., a girl's school in Montreal. The students arrived yesterday evening with the intention of getting an early start today with a trip to Indian Point to look at the intertidal environment. After this exploration it was back to the Huntsman for a tour of the Discovery centre and a closer look at the seals during feeding time. While at the aquarium the students also watched a short film about the tides in the Bay of Fundy and why they are some of the highest in the world.
After lunch the students will be going out on the boat, the Fundy Spray to drag for plankton as well as the many different species of invertebrates that call the bottom of the bay their home. Then its back to the lab for a closer look at the specimens brought back.

 

 

 

A trip to Indian Point to study the intertidal zone.

 

Searching under rocks and seaweed, you are sure to spot a crab or two.

 

Crab in a bucket.

 

What did you find?

 

These girls waded in the water as the tide started to come in.

 

Even the teachers were busy looking for and studying the intertidal specimens.

 

A small green crab that shows an interesting colouring; note the red spot on its back.

 

The rising tide was quickly cutting off parts of the beach from us.

 

Here the students are taking a break among the seaweed.

 

 

Listening intently about the lobster during the tour of the aquarium.

 

Check out the ancient sturgeon!

 

Around the touch pool. The moon snails were a big hit.