During our guided exploration of the aquarium, we will learn more about the animals we have on exhibit and how the natural world is important for animals and humans. We will discuss some real-world issues that are affecting nature, and what we as a community and individuals can do to help conserve our amazing planet. This program will help complete the requirements for the Senior Voice for Animals badge, Ambassador Water badge, Junior Eco Trekker badge, and Senior Eco Explorer badge.

We will talk about the care our pets need and how we provide that care to aquarium animals. We will discover how we feed our sharks and tortoises and learn about activities we do to keep the animals healthy and safe. This program will help complete requirements 1, 3, and 5 of the Brownies Pets Badge.

Scientists need our help! Start by learning about some of the community/citizen science projects The Maritime Aquarium is partnered with, as well as take some real data. We will go outside (weather permitting) to take a plankton and water sample from the dock, use microscopes to observe the plankton and record our observations. Then, by observing animals throughout the aquarium, we can brainstorm how we would study them in their natural habitat with our own community/citizen science project! This program will help complete the requirements for the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey.