Dive into Marine Wonders: Sneak Peek into our Summer Kids Marine Bio Curriculum

🌊✨ Get ready for an oceanic adventure as we unveil a sneak peek into our Summer Kids Marine Bio Curriculum, starting with exploration of Oxygen, Ocean, and Phytoplankton! 🚀

Understanding Phytoplankton: Delve into the fascinating world of phytoplankton, the autotrophic organisms that form the foundation of numerous marine food chains. We'll explore the four major groups, including Cyanobacteria, Diatoms, Coccolithophores, and Dinoflagellates.

Cyanobacteria - The Tiny Powerhouses: Discover the small yet abundant Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Uncover their role in harmful algal blooms and their astonishing contribution of 50% of the world's oxygen. Learn how sponges, as filter feeders, interact with these algae and how sometimes, overwhelming blooms affect their ability to feed.

Dinoflagellates and Red Tides: Dive into the world of Dinoflagellates, the culprits behind red tides when harmful blooms occur. We'll tie this knowledge to the possibility of encountering red tides and connect it with returning campers' experiences in the SF bay.

Oceans as Climate Regulators: Explore the critical role oceans play in regulating climate. Understand how the high specific heat capacity of oceans influences global temperatures, absorbing and releasing heat at a different rate than land. Discover the intriguing phenomena of hot sand and cold water at the beach, a direct result of water's specific heat capacity.

Hands-on Learning with Red Tide: Take a deep dive into red tides with an interactive session. Explore and understand red tide occurrences, and check out this informative link: Red Tide Explanation. We'll pair these lessons with exciting activities during our August 2024 sessions.

Join us for a summer of marine exploration and knowledge-building. Don't miss out on the fun – stay tuned for more sneak peeks and exciting updates! 🐚🔍 #MarineBioAdventure #SummerCurriculum #OceanExploration #MarineWonders #KidsScienceCamp