Our field trip to the Georgia Aquarium: Georgia Marine Life

Our field trip to the Georgia Aquarium:Georgia Marine LifeMolly Breyne

Right Whales

The Right whale is found off of the coast of Georgia The Right whale is one of the most endangered species of whale

Horseshoe CrabsIsnt really a crab at all; closely related to ticks, scorpions, and spidersThe tail is not used for a weapon; used for digging and moving about in the waterMales are much smaller than females

Sea Stars

Types of sea stars common to Georgia are: Purple star Mottled star Six-armed star Blood star Sunflower star Leather star

Loggerhead Turtles

Extremely endangered species Five species of Loggerhead turtles live on and off of Georgias coast

What did we learn?

The aquarium is a great place to learn about all types of marine life Interactive exhibits More info available at http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/education/

Referenceshttp://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/georgia-explorer.aspxhttp://www.beach-net.com/horseshoe/Bayhorsecrab.html/http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/index.htm#9http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/index.htm#9