Saint John High Spring 2017

It is wonderful each spring when the Huntsman welcomes the Saint John High Grade 11 IB Biology students to campus for a day of intensive marine biology. While on campus the students assist with the collection of baseline data aboard the research vessel, examine plankton under the microscope, study classification using live marine invertebrates and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on the feeding rate of barnacles.

Here are a few pictures from the field trips.

Pulling in the benthic drag.

The diversity of animals collected from the bottom of the Bay.

Having a taste of our catch.

Counting our catch.

What can you see moving in the plankton jar?

Low tide.

Studying the plankton at 100x magnification.

Using a dichotomous key to help classify their invertebrates.

Barnacle behaviour experiment. What temperature did the barnacles prefer?

Royal West 2017

Have you ever had the chance to explore the coast? Collect animals from the ocean floor? Eat a fresh scallop? See a worm with teeth? Kiss a sea cucumber? Have a tug of war with a sea urchin?

These are just a few of the experiences the Royal West Academy students had last week while visiting the Huntsman Marine Science Centre here in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick. Below are some pictures from our week.

SeaWords Spring 2017

Hot off the presses is the Spring 2017 edition of the Huntsman Education Department newsletter, SeaWords: Marine Biology in the Classroom. We publish this newsletter specifically for teachers twice a year. 

In this edition you will find:

• A Coastal Education Experience - alternative practicum
• The Gr 6 Ocean Discovery Program Celebrates 10 Years!
• Activity: Papier Mache Seabird Eggs
• Sea Creature Facts: Herring Gull
• Dates for our summer field courses & day programs

If you have any marine biology questions, feature ideas, things you’d like to see us cover, or would like to be added to our contact list send us an email. 

SeaWords Fall 2016

Hot off the presses is the Fall 2016 edition of the Huntsman Education Department newsletter, SeaWords: Marine Biology in the Classroom. We publish this newsletter specifically for teachers twice a year. 

In this edition you will find:

• University At Its Best - educating future ocean leaders
• Oceans of Friendship - encouraging a passion for the sea
• Activity: Squid Propulsion Experiment
• Sea Creature Facts: Squid (Doryteuthis pealeii)
• Dates for our summer field courses & day programs

If you have any marine biology questions, feature ideas, things you’d like to see us cover, or would like to be added to our contact list send us an email. 

Summer Field Courses 2017

We are very excited to share the field courses we are offering at the Huntsman during the summer of 2017.

1) Introduction to Marine Biology
Open to students aged 15-18.
This always popular program is a hands-on experience in field biology. Discover the diversity of invertebrates, fish, seabirds and mammals that live in and around the Bay of Fundy.



2) Introduction to Marine Mammals & Seabirds
Open to students aged 15-18.
During this NEW program discover the diversity of whales, porpoise, seals & seabirds that live in and around the Bay of Fundy. Students will have a chance to see these animals first hand on the course boat trips.



3) All Things Marine
Open to families & friends, 10 years old and over.
This course, started in 2016, is a hands-on introduction to marine biology, with a little bit of maritime history. What we catch and collect at low tide is what we will observe in the lab.



All programs include accommodations, home cooked meals, boat and lab fees, aquarium admissions and taxes. You just need to make your way to beautiful St. Andrews by-the-Sea, NB.

More information about all of our courses can be found by following the links to our website, calling (506) 529-1200 or emailing huntsman@huntsmanmarine.ca.