Do your kids ever wonder what goes on inside a marine research
laboratory? Come visit SDSU’s Coastal and Marine Institute laboratory
and find out! Meet with marine biologists and scientists, play with
local sea creatures, and learn all about San Diego's diverse marine
ecosystems.
The open house at the SDSU lab will showcase current research at
SDSU, the facilities and tons of fun, educational activities related to
marine ecology and conservation. This is only the second time the lab
has opened its doors to the public and is a rare opportunity to
experience what goes on at a marine research lab.
The open house is free and geared toward students, teachers, families
and people of all ages and backgrounds. Interactive and educational
activities will demonstrate key topics of ongoing research and related
issues in marine science. You'll learn how to survey kelp forests using
scuba, how fish camouflage with their environment, what happens to
plastic debris in the ocean, and much more! Free food will be provided
by the Fish Market, and a fundraising raffle will be held with prizes of
donations from community vendors such as gift certificates, snorkel
gear, and museum tickets.
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