On Saturday, October 16th, BBSR opened its doors for Marine Science Day 2004. Despite the wet and windy weather, more than 1,000 people came to discover more
about the ocean at BBSR's annual open house. Scientists and staff planned a full slate of fun, educational activities for all ages, including behind-the-scenes tours of the laboratories and research ship,
the Weatherbird II, scientific demonstrations, short talks, interactive wacky science, hands-on ROV demonstrations, puppet shows and a raffle draw. "Marine Science Day gives us a great opportunity
to welcome friends, donors and the public to BBSR to learn more about the ocean and have fun at the same time," says BBSR President and Director
Dr. Tony Knap. "We get a chance to share our discoveries and show people the ocean is more important
to our lives than they might ever have realized." |
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Visitors young and old were fascinated by the properties of the Wacky Scientists' infamous OozeBelow:
Hours of playing video games paid off for many young guests, who were immediate experts at maneuvering BBSR's new remotely operated vehicle, Snapper, through Ferry Reach (below right) |
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