Today was the last Young Explorer Day of the summer and it was all about fish. To start we toured the aquarium to see the diversity of fish and other animals that call the Bay of Fundy home. We also explored the beach, made a few crafts, played bingo, did a scavenger hunt around the aquarium, and did a fish dissection. Below are a few photos from the day of exploration.
We played the game Create-A-Fish to learn about external fish anatomy.
Exploring the intertidal zone in the fog.
The Young Explorers searched through the seaweed and under rocks in search of animals.
One of the Young Explorers found a crab with eggs.
Do you know how to tell if a crab is male or female?
Have a look at the tail shape (male - skinny with straight sides, female - wide with curved sides).
This is a male.
We also found many rock gunnel fish.
Bay of Fundy fish bingo!
Atlantic salmon life cycle craft.
Dissecting a herring. We found the gills, heart, gas bladder, liver, and stomach.
Aquarium scavenger hunt. Can you find all the animals?
Stayed tuned to our Facebook page for announcements of upcoming programs and events. Our next Young Explorer programs will be planned for March Break 2021. Also, this summer we launched Huntsman Marine Experiences. Explore the local marine environment solo or with your family and friends on these exciting programs. Register online (click Book Now).
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