About the Project

Students in seventh and eighth grade science learn about living organisms and various ecosystems. Raising White Seabass in the classroom will be through a partnership with the Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute. Maintaining a saltwater fish tank will provide students the opportunity to make connections between the physical and life sciences by measuring water chemistry parameters and observing juvenile fish. The White Seabass will be monitored for three months and then students will help researchers tag the fish before releasing them into the local ocean ecosystem. Trips to three different ecosystems will be planned throughout the year so students can extend their classroom learning with field experiences. Students and one adult family member will be invited to participate in all field trips to encourage our students and families to become knowledgeable of the local habitats. A wetland trip will help students understand this sensitive habitat for plants, wildlife, and fish. We will also take students and a family member fishing at a lake and out on a half day sportfishing boat to enjoy and appreciate these environments. The sport of fishing engages a person in the environment and can lead to a lifetime of caring for the environment.