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CONTACT: Danielle Nichols
Research Marketing Manager
Department of Ocean Sciences
Memorial University of
Newfoundland St. John’s, NL,
Canada A1C 5S7 Tel: (709) 8642459 Fax: (709) 864-3220
[email protected]
As part of the Ocean Learning Partnership (OLP) and to
compliment the floating-classroom component, the
Department of Ocean Science at Memorial University will
be providing an opportunity for students to interact with
scientists and learn about the marine environment through
hands-on learning programs focused on a number of
themes.
Dichotomous Key: Invertebrate Phyla
A dichotomous key is written in a series of two choices to
be made about the anatomy of an animal you are
observing. Students will be able to these questions to
identify a particular invertebrate by their physical features.
Fish Lab: Form and Function
This lab provides the students with a basic overview of the
three main Classes of fish, Agnatha, Chondrichthyes, and
Osteichthyes
including
characteristics
and
basic
morphology. Adaptations of fish are discussed with a focus
on buoyancy, locomotion, sensing the environment, and
velocity. In the lab activities, students will get to practice
identifying fish found in the lab and in our display tanks.
Students will also take part in a fish dissection. This lab will
link back to the teaching vessels overview on fisheries,
harvesting technology, and conservation.
Marine Mammal Overview (Harp Seals)
This lab focuses on the physiological, behavioural and
husbandry of our resident Harp seals. Students will get the
chance to work hands-on with the seals in husbandry
activities and behavioral studies
Fish Husbandry
Fish husbandry involves various aspects of caring for fishes,
including food preparation, measuring water quality
(oxygen, nitrogen) and biosecurity. Students will get an
opportunity to assist with the day to day activities
associated with holding aquatic marine organisms. Some of
the local fish species will be observed.
Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Students will be provided with an overview of a number of
marine ecosystems. By examining a number of animals they
will determine how they adapt to these environments.