Marine Mammal Comparative Anatomy
Grades 8-12

Students examine a human skeleton and work together in small groups to assemble skeletons of a bottlenose dolphin, a harbor seal and a gray whale.

They compare and contrast common structures of all species and discuss ways that each animal’s skeleton reflects how the animals moves, feeds, senses its environment and communicates. Students develop an awareness of the diversity of paths marine mammals have taken in adapting to life in the ocean

Class Length: 60-90 minutes, depending on grade level
Maximum Group Size: Due to limited space and resources, this class is limited to 15 students and 2 adults
Program Cost: $230 (Before April 1st)
Peak Season Cost: $250 (April 1st through June 18th)

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