3.+Whale+Watching+-+October+7

Students will spend 3 hours on the commercial whale watching vessel //Quoddy Link// with the goal of observing marine mammals and sea birds, as well as gaining an appreciation of the unique marine ecosystem we have right here in our back yard. The group will be accompanied by professional marine biologists and local naturalists who have an intimate knowledge of the local ecosystem.  1. Students will participate in all aspects of the trip, including being prepared for the weather. Remember, //“there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing//.” There is shelter from rain and spray on //Quoddy Link//, but it will be import to have warm, windproof clothing. 2. Students will make and record observations. Photography is encouraged! 3. Students will learn about the unique ecological characteristics of Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy. ~08:30 - Students bused to St. Andrews town wharf 10:00 - Depart on the Quoddy Link for a 3 hr. trip to Head Harbour Passage and the Grand Manan Channel. ~1300 – Return to St. Andrews Wharf 1400 – Bus pick-up for return trips to SSHS and FHS  Kim Reeder & Art McKay (Quoddy Futures)**, **Melissa Price (ECWC), Michael Head (SJDA) **__Resources __**  
 * __Whale Watching – Passamaquoddy Bay/Head Harbour Passage __**
 * __Date: __**  Wednesday, October 7, 2009 
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