Our Level 2 Earth Space Science students traded the classroom for the ocean depths this week!

Following the Biology trip to Goat Island, our ESS class headed to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's to investigate how life survives in the world’s most extreme environments and how living organisms adapt to ultimate pressure, darkness, and cold underwater depths.

The hands-on session with the facilitators was a standout for understanding physiological and structural adaptations to survive those conditions in the deep sea and Antarctica.

Students witnessed sharks lazily swimming overhead in the aquarium tunnel, encountered penguins, coral and sea plant-life, learned about marine conservation, and explored the Deep Sea as a unique environ. They also handled penguin feathers, sting ray barbs and viewed a fascinating jellyfish exhibit. Submerging their hands in a cold water tank helped to experience just how cold Antarctic water really is!

Beyond the biology, our students explored the vital concept of Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship)—learning how the Nature of Science helps us understand and protect our moana for future generations.

A huge thank you to the facilitators at Kelly Tarlton’s for such an immersive session!