7-11-14 Plankton Discovery 2 pm

Date July 11, 2014
Time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location Coastal Discovery Musuem
City Hilton Head Island
State SC
Description

- The tour will start with an indoor presentation about plankton and the role it plays in the salt marsh.  After the presentation, participants will be guided by a docent to a floating dock where they will use a plankton collecting net to collect a plankton sample from the waters of Jarvis Creek.  Participants will then proceed to analyze and identify the many organisms found in one drop of water by using microscopes.  Hundreds of microscopic animals called zoo-plankton and microscopic plants called phyto-plankton can be observed.  This tour is great for families with children over the age of 8, as well as adults interested in learning about plankton and the role it plays in the coastal ecosystem.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223 or continuing online.  Cost is $10 adult, $5 child (ages 8-12)

- Online registration is closed.  Please call 843-689-6767 ext 223 for openings.

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