Birch Aquarium at Scripps

December 9, 2009

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Unveils New ‘SEA Day’ Program Scripps Institution of Oceanography/University of California, San Diego
 
Experience Science, Exploration and Adventure for all ages through a new program at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

SEA Days features multi-generational learning about cutting-edge Scripps Institution of Oceanography research. Monthly events focus on current ocean topics with hands-on exploration, special activities and a chance to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists.

SEA Days also provides an ideal venue for students, scouts and others to meet requirements for "Interview a Scientist" or career-day projects.

Programs are included with aquarium admission and take place from 11 a.m. ­
3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Join us for these dynamic opportunities to explore the ocean!
 
Saturday, Dec. 19
Fishing through the Ages

Learn about the past and present of fishing practices and marine ecology.
Practice the method fishermen used in the early 1800s to record their catch.
Bring home a re-useable grocery bag imprinted with your day¹s "catch." Meet Scripps scientists as you participate in hands-on exploration.

Saturday, Jan. 16
Whales on the Horizon
 
Watch for the gray whale migration this winter from the aquarium¹s tide-pool plaza. If spying for whales is not enough, then get up close to real whale baleen and learn why these mega marine mammals swim more than 12,000 miles each year. Join our Scripps scientists as they share stories of their current research.
 
Saturday, Feb. 20
Trashing Our Seas

Learn how you can help save our seas from trash overload. Meet Scripps scientists as they share their stories and investigations of a large ocean garbage patch.  Become a scientist as you investigate ocean samples and discover how "Lucky," a stuffed toy dog, ended up 1,000 miles off our coast.

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Visit Birch Aquarium at Scripps
 
Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, Calif.
Phone: 858-534-FISH
Website: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Directions: From Interstate 5, exit at La Jolla Village Drive. West one mile. Left on Expedition Way.
Parking: Birch Aquarium offers three-hour courtesy parking.

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