New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and The Westpac Aquarium (University of Otago) Holiday Programme and Events

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7 – 14 Mar Seaweek: One Less Fish Trail
Follow the One Less Fish Trail and learn how you can protect our fish for the future. All visitors will receive a Rocky Shore Species Guide.

7 Mar Marine Protection Symposium
Forum to discuss how we can protect Otago’s marine environment.

2-18 Apr Sharks of Otago Holiday Programme
Get to know your local sharks.

8 June World Ocean Day
Tour Guided Tour highlighting marine conservation research.

3-18 July Seafood for Thought Holiday Programme
During the International Science Festival, discover the diversity of seafood around our coast and what fish are best to eat. During Cadbury Chocolate Carnival (10 – 16 July), find out what chocolate fish and seaweed have in common!

TBA Incredible Edible Seaweed Workshop
Presentation on local seaweeds and their uses.

TBA Brain Food Lecture
Presentation on why fish is good for your brain.

12-19 Sept Marine Conservation Tours
Guided Tours highlighting marine conservation research.

Oct (date TBA) Weeds of the Sea Workshop
Guided beach walk and seminar on local invasive seaweed, Undaria.

24 Sept – 11 Oct Science in the Sea Holiday Programme
Find out how and what Marine Scientists study, from microscopic marvels to colossal squid.

20 Dec – 1 Feb Dangerous Sea Creatures Holiday Programme Who would have thought that the beautiful anemone was a dangerous predator? We introduce you to the adaptations that make creatures deadly hunters.

Event Details: 

When: School Holidays
Where: New Zealand Marine Studies Centre, Otago Peninsula

Start Time: 
09:00
End Time: 
15:30