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Dive into the many layers of the ocean’s ecosystems with crafts, creatures and tasty treats along the way. Something seems fishy. Campers will watch a fish dissection to identify its anatomy, then they’ll create their own fish bladder using craft materials and test its buoyancy. They’ll visit with a Texas Game Warden to learn the importance of fish conservation. Fins and pinchers. Campers will take an up-close look at different species found in our coastal habitat on a guided nature walk! Time to hit the road! Campers will take a field trip to Crocodile Encounter in Angleton, TX to get an up close and personal look at some of nature’s most impressive creatures. It’s nice to be at the top. Campers will explore a food chain to determine which animals reside where they are in the hierarchy. The kids will then make their own food chain with fish-shaped gummies! Shell science! Campers will experiment with oyster shells and eggs to examine the effects that a highly acidic atmosphere has on them and how we can help save these special organisms in the future. Microscopic Mysteries. Do you think you have what it takes to explore the unknown? Campers will use special tools used by marine biologists to collect tiny organisms that they will observe under a microscope. Campers will learn how to create a scientific journal to document their findings.
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