By Delsy Daly
Mrs.Cook     6-3
10/21/15

                                                             Marine Lab Reflection

     The whole class went on a field trip to Grice Marine Lab and are guider was Mr.Pete. We went seining and found cool species. For example, we found a Pipefish, Stripped Burrfish, Kingfisher, Laughing Gull, Snowy Egret, Anchovies, Bottlenose Dolphin, and so much more! I went out in the freezing water but it refreshed me, I loved it. The ones that we caught in the ocean we put them in a container with water and we classified them. After we collected all the species on the beach, we headed to the Marine Lab. First we looked at this North American Octopus. It was a bit purple and a little bit of a dark pink. I have never really seen an octopus around the coast even though it was dead. Then Mr.Pete let us explore the different species that have collected for some time. It was amazing to see them, since some of them had been there for years in a jar. It was cool but also it sort of creeped me out because everywhere I turn I see something dead and also some of the species had big eyes. I don't like big eyes! At least I got to see some friendly specie(s) like a seahorse and just regular fish. Next, the class went into this room where the scientist collected different organisms, we some of what they did there and why. Finally, the class was going over to the touch tank. I held a Horseshoe crab, a Sea urchin, a Blue crab, and a Knobbed Welk. It was an amazing experience! If I could come here again, I would!