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Ocean Explorers is a deep dive into exploring the watery world that surrounds us all on the Olympic Peninsula. Depending on the day we will explore the harbor in motorboats, sailboats, and by putting on wetsuits and jumping right in! We always plan at least one adventure day to head into the strait to see what experiences and sea life await a true mariner. We will collect water samples and explore the wonderful world of plankton with the use of a special microscope. We will learn how to identify marine mammals, invertebrates, seabirds, and seaweed. We will pull crab pots and interact with the two most common crab species in the harbor, Dungeness and Red Rock crab. Really this camp is just a great excuse to get out on the water, get dirty, and learn about the ocean! Last year we also saw harbor seals, mink, river otters and a Stellar sea lion! Along the way we will keep a list of every species that we discover to see if we can beat last years record of 45 species. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for your child to immerse themselves in the beauty of the sea.
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