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The humble tunicate is believed to be the ancestor of all backboned animals. Larval tunicates look much more like back-boned animals than adults. Their larvae are tadpole-like and have a notochord, believed to be the earliest form of the vertebra. Anchored to rocks or swaying gently in the ebb and flow, they sport intricate tunics, translucent and ornate, as if nature herself has woven delicate robes for them. Tunicates are all around; you just have to know what you’re looking for! Sea squirts, sea pork, sea grape, and more. We’ll observe them under microscopes, experiment with slime, and play life cycle games. We can't wait to tune into summer mode and celebrate tunicates with you.
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