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Fish (FAMILIES INVESTIGATE SCIENCE HANDS-ON) is NJMSC/NJSG’s marine science field trip program for family groups. FISH offers the opportunity to learn about New Jersey’s beaches and bays while spending quality time together.
Through “hands-on” activities led by experienced NJMSC/NJSG Instructors, you’ll explore the habitats of Sandy Hook, discover the many facets of our coastline, and learn what you can do to protect our bays and beaches for generations to come.
For more information, call (732) 872-1300
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Download:
FISH Registration Form
Hallow Marine Registration Form
Program Guidelines
Driving Directions
Spring 2009: |
Saturday, June 6
6:30 p.m. --- Happiness is a Horseshoe Crab - Evening Edition!
On this twilight walk of discovery, learn all about
horseshoe crabs and their special connection to the tides
and the moon. |
Summer 2009: |
Friday, July 24
11:00 a.m. --- Marsh and Ocean Environments
This program provides families with a "hands-on" introduction to two key coastal habitats, the salt marsh and the barrier beach. This fully guided session includes seining at Horseshoe Cove and shelling at North Beach. |
Friday, August 14
11:00 a.m. --- Marsh and Ocean Environments
This program provides families with a "hands-on" introduction to two key coastal habitats, the salt marsh and the barrier beach. This fully guided session includes seining at Horseshoe Cove and shelling at North Beach. |
Fall 2009: |
Saturday, September 12
11:00 a.m. --- Happiness is a Horseshoe Crab
Families will explore the habitat of this unique amazing living fossil. Learn about its importance, and "make and take" a horseshoe crab craft home.
2:00 p.m. --- On Sandy Shores
Families will discover that beaches are more than just summer playgrounds on this guided beach walk. Microscopes and other tools will be provided to conduct a "beach lab" that includes close-up investigations of local seashells and sand from all around the world. |
Saturday, September 19
11:00 a.m. --- Terrific Terrapins!
A close-up look at NJMSC/NJSG's resident turtles and terrapins. Learn about their history, care and fascinating behaviors and then enjoy a guided tour of their natural habitat, the salt marsh.
2:00 p.m. --- Salt Marsh Investigation
Hike along a marsh trail, use a seine net, and sieve
through sand to discover what's unique about this vital
habitat. Families will work with an NJMSC/NJSG instructor to
discover native plants, fish, snails and more. |
Sunday, September 20
11:00 a.m. --- Incredible Crustaceans!
Discover New Jersey's captivating clawed creatures. Families will learn how to catch and handle these critters without getting pinched! Activities include a "make and take" craft.
2:00 p.m. --- Lenape and the Jersey Shore
Learn how New Jersey's Native Americans utilized coastal resources to survive. Families will fish and hunt as the Lenape did, and "make and take" a Native American craft. |
Saturday, September 26
11:00 a.m. --- Terrific Terrapins!
A close-up look at NJMSC/NJSG's resident turtles and terrapins. Learn about their history, care and fascinating behaviors and then enjoy a guided tour of their natural habitat, the salt marsh.
2:00 p.m. --- Incredible Crustaceans!
Discover New Jersey's captivating clawed creatures. Families will learn how to catch and handle these critters without getting pinched! Activities include a "make and take" craft. |
Sunday, October 4
11:00 a.m. --- On Sandy Shores
Families will discover that beaches are more than just summer playgrounds on this guided beach walk. Microscopes and other tools will be provided to conduct a "beach lab" that includes close-up investigations of local seashells and sand from all around the world.
2:00 p.m. --- Lenape and the Jersey Shore
Learn how New Jersey's Native Americans utilized coastal resources to survive. Families will fish and hunt as the Lenape did, and "make and take" a Native American craft. |
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