Marine life in miniature
Dates
Sunday 11 August | 11am – 2pm
Sunday 18 August | 11am – 2pm
Included with General Admission | Drop-in
Ages
Suitable for ages 6+
Join us during Science Week for a fun investigation that reveals a fascinating look at an unfamiliar world!
Did you know the ocean is home to a huge population of creatures that can’t be shown in a display case but are very important to life? We might not think about these tiny living organisms when we are swimming or out on a boat, but they are critically important to all life on Earth, not just those living underwater.
Dinoflagellates, diatoms and other diverse organisms are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. You will be surprised by their amazing colours and shapes!
For National Science Week our friendly Learning and Engagement team will help you discover these creatures by using digital microscopes.
Learn how these fascinating organisms survive, and how we need to understand them to deal with climate change and the preservation of marine environments.
