2023 | ISSUE 16 | Year 9 Science of the Seas Excursion

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Year 9 Science of the Seas Excursion

On Wednesday 18 October , students undertaking the Year 9 Elective Science of the Seas travelled to Queenscliff for an excursion. In the morning students spent two hours on a boat in Port Phillip Bay visiting key sites within this amazing ecosystem, including Pope’s Eye and Chinaman’s Hat, where the Australian Fur Seal and Australasian Gannet populations could be observed (and smelt!) up close. Students were able to observe first hand the many adaptations that these and other species within the bay possess. In addition, students were able to observe and consider the ways in which different species within the bay interact, and the reliance of some species on others.

In the afternoon students participated in educational laboratory activities at the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre, and also had the opportunity to observe and in some instances handle the various organisms on display in order to further develop their appreciation of the biodiversity that exists within Port Phillip Bay. Interesting species included sea urchins, sea snails, the northern pacific sea star, the blue throated wrasse, and the decorator crab.

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