UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory

Our recent field trip to the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory was an opportunity to learn about our local marine life and for students to attain primary resources for projects relating to problems within the ocean. I personally am not focusing my environmental project (see posts below) on issues relating to aquatic life; however, the experience was still very interesting and worthwhile. The ocean is such a diverse ecosystem and getting to see various creatures and to understand a little bit more was a great opportunity.



The trip was such a unique opportunity to the ideal research center. The laboratory is located perfectly in order and absolutely breathtaking to see.



The entrace to the research center held a mini tide pool, complete with flowing water currents and different aquatic animals. Before beginning the tour we were encouraged to hold and observe the creatures.

                        

Above are purple sea urchins and seastars: both types of marine life prevalent in tide pools.

During the tour we got to view other creatures as well and to learn briefly about the mutations they can undergo when pollution invades their waters. I can imagine that all the students trying to prevent water pollution must have found lots of valuable information.