Intertidal
two high and two low per day
What is the back of the Spirit of Dana Point called?
The stern or aft
What color was the swim/air bladder of the Pacific Mackerel?
Silver
What is the rock structure protecting the harbor called?
Breakwater
What is the name of the whale skeleton hanging in Samueli?
Gray Whale
Why is it bad to take shells from the beach?
Crabs will have no shells to live in as they grow larger
What type of sharks do we have in the touch tank and what gender are they?
Horn Sharks! They are both female
What are the two types of whales? Scientific and Common Name
What bird is a plunge diver and can hold up to 3 gallons of water in its gular pouch?
the Pelican!
What type of turtle do we have?
A Western Pond Turtle named Jetty!
Name an animal that lives in the HIGH zone of the intertidal
Shore Crab or Rock Louse
What does Kelp have instead of roots
Holdfast
How many eyes do sea stars have and where are they located?
5 - they are on the ends of each arm
Name a difference between seals and sea lions?
Answers may vary
When did the Ocean Institute open?
1970s (1977 to be exact)
What does MPA stand for?
Marine Protected Area
Name the 4 types of reef formations
Barrier, Fringing, Atoll, Patch
How many arms and tentacles do squid have?
8 arms and 2 tentacles
What is whale baleen made out of?
Keratin!
What type of ship is the Spirit of Dana Point?
18th Century Revolutionary War Schooner
What type of lobsters do we have in Southern California and what makes them different than east coast lobsters?
California Spiny Lobsters and they do not have claws
What nutrients did we test for during Water Quality Testing on Tuesday?
Ammonia, Nitrates, Nitrites, Phosphates
What is the extra sense shark possess? Name and Function
Orcas are the largest member of the ___ family?
Dolphin!
What was the original name of the Ocean Institute?
Orange County Marine Instistute