Seashore Sleuths Marine Biology Field Trip

Seashore Sleuths Marine Biology Field Trip

Location: təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park (2375 Bedwell Bay Rd, Belcarra)

Date: Monday, May 16

Time: 11am-1pm

Suggested age: 10+ years old

Cost: $6 per person

*Each person attending will need to purchase a ticket ..(This includes adults and siblings) Field Trip is limited to 30 people total*

Two park interpreters will provide hands-on low tide beach exploration with anatomy information, a review of the sustainable crab fisheries, and an opportunity to try out our citizen science study on the recreational crab fisheries (it includes using tools a marine biologist might use in their field work), and of course, holding live crabs (either red rock or dungeness crabs). This field trip is scheduled for low tide and will run rain or shine.

Please note:

• The beach at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park is a MUDDY beach. Please wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty. Rubber boots are recommended if you have them. No FLIP FLOPS please.

• Programs run rain or shine. Umbrellas are not recommended as they make it hard to see past and make it difficult for the students to get hands on with the program materials. Dress for the weather.

Regional Parks Covid-19 Safety Information Metro Vancouver Regional Parks is following the guidance of the Provincial Health Order.  At this time, to protect the health and safety of participants and staff, the following steps are being taken:

• Masks are required for all students and accompanying adults.

• Snack breaks should occur before/after the program.

• Group program ratios have been adjusted to 15 people maximum/interpreter (adults and children).  This may change according to site conditions.

• Program props will be sanitized between groups.

Please do NOT attend if you/any of your group are:

• Exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms.

• Under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate.

• Arrived from outside of Canada in the last 14 days.

• In close contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.