Huntsman Marine Science Centre. Year 1 HL Bio Fieldtrip The Turner Fenton Science Department is hoping to offer a one week trip at the beginning of.

Huntsman Marine Science CentreHuntsman Marine Science Centre

Year 1 HL Bio Fieldtrip Year 1 HL Bio Fieldtrip

The Turner Fenton Science Department is The Turner Fenton Science Department is hoping to offer a one week trip at the beginning hoping to offer a one week trip at the beginning of June to the Huntsman Marine Science Centreof June to the Huntsman Marine Science Centre

Teachers leading the trip will be Mr. Armstrong, Teachers leading the trip will be Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Carter, and Ms. De JongMr. Carter, and Ms. De Jong

Where is Huntsman?Where is Huntsman?

Huntsman is on the Bay of FundyHuntsman is on the Bay of Fundy

Where you will experience the worlds Where you will experience the worlds largest tides!!!largest tides!!!

High TideHigh Tide

Low TideLow Tide

Trip DetailsTrip Details

Dates of trip:Dates of trip: May 30th until June 6May 30th until June 6thth

Time of Departure:Time of Departure: Saturday 30Saturday 30thth at 6 - 8 pm at 6 - 8 pm

Time of Return: Time of Return: Saturday 6Saturday 6thth at 2 pm at 2 pm

Transportation:Transportation: 56 Passenger Coach56 Passenger Coach

What Will We Do When We Are What Will We Do When We Are There?There?

Investigate local marine Investigate local marine habitats such as:habitats such as:

intertidal zonesintertidal zones

mud flatsmud flats

tidal poolstidal pools

rocky shorelinesrocky shorelines

Full use of the Huntsman teaching lab (which is Full use of the Huntsman teaching lab (which is a university and post doctorate level facility).a university and post doctorate level facility).

The HMSC has three large teaching laboratories. The HMSC has three large teaching laboratories. Each lab has large dry benches for students to Each lab has large dry benches for students to

work at, as well as a wet bench with running work at, as well as a wet bench with running saltwater for the creatures being studied.saltwater for the creatures being studied.

Excursion time on the Fundy Spray the HMSC’s Excursion time on the Fundy Spray the HMSC’s research vessel which includes the opportunity research vessel which includes the opportunity to explore the local islands to look at marine and to explore the local islands to look at marine and terrestrial the wildlife, and a visit to a local terrestrial the wildlife, and a visit to a local estuary to sample benthic fauna using drags.estuary to sample benthic fauna using drags.

The main HMSC research vessel is the FUNDY The main HMSC research vessel is the FUNDY SPRAY, a 50’ converted offshore lobster boat. SPRAY, a 50’ converted offshore lobster boat. The boat is certified by Transport Canada to The boat is certified by Transport Canada to carry 20 passengers and 2 crew, anywhere in the carry 20 passengers and 2 crew, anywhere in the Bay of Fundy. Bay of Fundy.

The boat’s capabilities include bottom trawling, The boat’s capabilities include bottom trawling, bottom dragging, sediment sampling, plankton bottom dragging, sediment sampling, plankton sampling and most other types of oceanographic sampling and most other types of oceanographic sampling. The FUNDY SPRAY has two wet sampling. The FUNDY SPRAY has two wet holds to hold fish samples alive to be brought holds to hold fish samples alive to be brought back to the lab. back to the lab.

Unlimited daytime access to Huntsman Unlimited daytime access to Huntsman Aquairum/Sealab to examine specimensAquairum/Sealab to examine specimens

How Will We Get There?How Will We Get There?

New 56 Passenger Motor CoachNew 56 Passenger Motor Coach New 56 Passenger Motor CoachNew 56 Passenger Motor Coach Plush Reclining SeatsPlush Reclining Seats Climate Control DVD/VHS/CDClimate Control DVD/VHS/CD Large Tinted Panoramic Viewing WindowsLarge Tinted Panoramic Viewing Windows Reading LightsReading Lights FootrestsFootrests Restroom Facilities Restroom Facilities

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALSACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS The program is considered a total immersion The program is considered a total immersion

experience and participants will stay in experience and participants will stay in Anderson House, our historic residence building. Anderson House, our historic residence building.

Since we are a field station, Since we are a field station, you will need to you will need to bring a sleeping bag and towel, bring a sleeping bag and towel, along with along with your personal items. your personal items.

Pillows and pillowcases will be providedPillows and pillowcases will be provided. . Participants will share rooms.Participants will share rooms.

Meals are served in the dining hall at Anderson Meals are served in the dining hall at Anderson House. Cold breakfast is at 7:30 a.m., lunch at House. Cold breakfast is at 7:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. 

Anderson HouseAnderson House

PRACTICAL THINGS TO BRINGPRACTICAL THINGS TO BRING

The layered look is very fashionable here on the coast as the The layered look is very fashionable here on the coast as the weather can be cool and damp, even in the summer. You weather can be cool and damp, even in the summer. You

will need to bring a…..will need to bring a…..

Sleeping bagSleeping bag TowelTowel Outdoor clothingOutdoor clothing Good quality rainwearGood quality rainwear Rubber bootsRubber boots Day packDay pack Warm clothesWarm clothes Notebook, clipboard and pencilsNotebook, clipboard and pencils Binoculars and cameraBinoculars and camera Alarm clockAlarm clock

COURSE TIMETABLECOURSE TIMETABLE We aim to spend half of each day in the field, We aim to spend half of each day in the field,

and half in the lab or on tours. and half in the lab or on tours. Departure times for field trips are set around the Departure times for field trips are set around the

tide schedule and will vary from day to day. tide schedule and will vary from day to day. Field trips are run “rain or shine” and are only Field trips are run “rain or shine” and are only

cancelled if the weather conditions are seen as cancelled if the weather conditions are seen as dangerous. dangerous.

The daily timetable will normally include an The daily timetable will normally include an evening session, but time for relaxation and evening session, but time for relaxation and recreation will also be provided.recreation will also be provided.

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

7:30

8:30

10:30

12:00

1:00

3:00

5:30

6:30

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43

7:30

8:30

10:30

12:00

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour3:00

5:30 Supper

6:30 Open

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43 13:42

7:30 Breakfast

8:30Boat collecting

trip Plankton Lab/

Aquarium Tour10:30

12:00 Lunch

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour

Indian PointField trip –

mixed seashore

Intertidal Invertebrate

Lab

3:00

5:30 Supper Supper

6:30 Open Open

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43 13:42 14:40

7:30 Breakfast Breakfast

8:30Boat collecting

trip Plankton Lab/

Aquarium Tour

Boat collecting trip

Plankton Lab/ Aquarium

Tour10:30

12:00 Lunch Lunch

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour

Indian PointField trip –

mixed seashore

Intertidal Invertebrate

Lab

Pottery CreekField Trip-

muddy beach

Worm Lab3:00

5:30 Supper Supper Supper

6:30 Open Open Seaweed

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43 13:42 14:40 15:37

7:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

8:30Boat collecting

trip Plankton Lab/

Aquarium Tour

Boat collecting trip

Plankton Lab/ Aquarium

Tour

Island TourFundy Spray

Fish LabForm & function10:30

12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour

Indian PointField trip –

mixed seashore

Intertidal Invertebrate

Lab

Pottery CreekField Trip-

muddy beach

Worm Lab

Caughey Taylor Nature

ReserveField trip fresh

to salt water3:00

5:30 Supper Supper Supper Supper

6:30 Open Open SeaweedSpeaker ? /

video

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43 13:42 14:40 15:37 16:31

7:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

8:30Boat collecting

trip Plankton Lab/

Aquarium Tour

Boat collecting trip

Plankton Lab/ Aquarium

Tour

Island TourFundy Spray

Fish LabForm & function

Island TourFundy Spray

Fish LabForm & function10:30

12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour

Indian PointField trip –

mixed seashore

Intertidal Invertebrate

Lab

Pottery CreekField Trip-

muddy beach

Worm Lab

Caughey Taylor Nature

ReserveField trip fresh

to salt water

Echinoderm Lab

Atlantic Reference

Centre (ARC) Tour

3:00

5:30 Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper

6:30 Open Open SeaweedSpeaker ? /

videoOpen

Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009Turner Fenton Secondary School - Schedule 2009

TimeMay 31st Sunday

June 1st Monday

June 2nd Tuesday

June 3rd Wednesday

June 4th Thursday

June 5th Friday

Low Tide

12:43 13:42 14:40 15:37 16:31 17:23

7:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

8:30Boat collecting

trip Plankton Lab/

Aquarium Tour

Boat collecting trip

Plankton Lab/ Aquarium

Tour

Island TourFundy Spray

Fish LabForm & function

Island TourFundy Spray

Fish LabForm & function

Invertebrate Behaviour

Experiments10:30

12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00

ArriveIntro &

campus tour

Indian PointField trip –

mixed seashore

Intertidal Invertebrate

Lab

Pottery CreekField Trip-

muddy beach

Worm Lab

Caughey Taylor Nature

ReserveField trip fresh

to salt water

Echinoderm Lab

Atlantic Reference

Centre (ARC) Tour

Depart

3:00

5:30 Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper

6:30 Open Open SeaweedSpeaker ? /

videoOpen

What Can This Trip Do For You?What Can This Trip Do For You?

Possible EE experimentationPossible EE experimentation Possible Group 4 experimentationPossible Group 4 experimentation Additional experimental experienceAdditional experimental experience A chance to see if Marine Biology might be a A chance to see if Marine Biology might be a

part of your futurepart of your future

What you get:What you get: All transportation.All transportation. Accommodation at the HMSC residenceAccommodation at the HMSC residence 5 full days of meals at the HMSC Dining Hall (all 5 full days of meals at the HMSC Dining Hall (all

dietary restrictions will be met by the staff)dietary restrictions will be met by the staff) 5 days of instruction by Huntsman Education 5 days of instruction by Huntsman Education

Department staffDepartment staff Day trips to investigate local marine habitats such as Day trips to investigate local marine habitats such as

intertidal zones, tidal pools, and mud flats.intertidal zones, tidal pools, and mud flats. Full use of the Huntsman teaching lab (which is a Full use of the Huntsman teaching lab (which is a

university and post doctorate level facility)university and post doctorate level facility) Excursion time on the Fundy Spray the HMSC’s Excursion time on the Fundy Spray the HMSC’s

research vessel. research vessel. Unlimited daytime access to Huntsman Unlimited daytime access to Huntsman

Aquairum/Sealab.Aquairum/Sealab. All taxesAll taxes

And the cost is …And the cost is …

The low, low price of …The low, low price of …

$1000.00$1000.00