Young Explorers - Lobster Day

Today the theme for the Young Explorer program at the aquarium was lobsters.  We had the chance to observe live lobsters and their arthropod relatives, such as hermit crabs, green crabs, and barnacles.  Below are some pictures from our fun day.

Lobster observations...

...including the lovely Lily!

Lobster show and tell.

The leftovers from Juniors moult...she ate the rest of the shell!

Checking out the BIG lobster.

Making a hermit crab craft...

...while hanging out with hermit crabs.

Playing Lobster Claw!

Viewing barnacle food, aka plankton.

Making a barnacle craft.

Arthropod bingo!

Looking for arthropods on the beach.

We found lots of green crabs and sideswimmers.

We got to see barnacles feeding!

Hard to believe but next week is the last Young Explorer program of the summer.  For more information and to find a registration form visit our website.