DOE approved tide pool site. Dependent on Low Tide Schedule. Call Pacific Whale Foundation for dates and times. Dependant on tides. Allow 30 minutes in tide pools plus additional time for other activities.
Teachers lead students in an exploration of the tide pools and surrounding beach environment.
Identify and observe common Hawaiian reef species, practice eco-friendly field techniques, collect data on marine debris and learn about factors determining beach formation. Students learn about the organisms adapted to live in tide pools and reef flat habitats and how to observe them while preserving the delicate environment. Workshops are offered aproximately every 5 months. Video tapes of the workshop are available from Pacific Whale Foundation's education department. Maximum 60 students per presentation.