Research Exploration Series: Classes are offered individually or book all 3 for a real in depth marine science career experience.
Members $20 per class; $35 for 2 classes; or $50 for all 3 classes
Non-members $28 per class; $50 for 2 classes; or $75 for all 3 classes
DO YOU WANT TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST?
Ages 14 to 17
Interested in one day becoming a marine biologist or working at an aquarium with animals such as seals, beluga whales, or penguins? Taking part in one of these fun-filled workshops will give you an idea of the many different career options related to marine biology that are essential to running an aquarium like ours. These exciting programs even offer a peek behind the scenes to see the facility in action.
Schedule: Saturday, March 28, 12:00pm-3:00pm or Saturday, May 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm
RESEARCHER FOR A DAY- HEMATOLOGY
Ages 14 to 17
How can a single drop of blood reveal important information on the health of an animal? Join Aquarium staff to learn the answer to this and much more as we test your laboratory skills and analyze marine mammal blood samples. This exciting program will even include a tour of the Aquarium’s state of the art research laboratories.
Schedule: Saturday, April 4, 1:00pm-4:00pm
RESEARCHER FOR A DAY- MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Ages 14 to 17
Want to learn more about the work done in the research labs at the Mystic Aquarium and have a chance to clone a beluga whale gene? Join us as we transform our classroom into a molecular biology laboratory where you will have the opportunity to explore DNA and genetics with hands-on activities. At the end of the program you will come away with a greater understanding of biology, genetics and the research that is performed at the Aquarium – not to mention a photograph of the DNA you helped to create.
Schedule: Saturday, April 25, 10:00am-1:00pm