The ChildReach crew spent this Labor Day learning about the San Francisco Bay Area's aquatic life at the Aquarium of the Bay at San Francisco's Fisherman's Warf. We saw Jelly Fish, schools of local fish, and of course... SHARKS.
The Sharks were the kid's favorite by far. But,the sharks did get a lot of competititon from the stingrays whose slippery, slimy backs we got to touch as they swam by.
There were also tide pools with Star Fish and Sea Cucumbers all of which both kids and parents got to touch and explore. There were also many displays teaching the children, and the adults about the importance of conservation and the impact of trash. Yep, trash. Did you know that a plastic bottle in the ocean takes 406 years to decompose?
After everyone had had their fill of the exhibits, we headed outside to enjoy the sunshine and a nice picnic lunch. The parents enjoyed being able to eat sandwiches they didn't have to make, and to watch their kids climb and play out on the beautiful SF Embarcadero.
This trip was a great day for the families to get out together and for the kids to see the local sea life that surrounds them in the Bay Area. We enjoyed watching how educational and theraputic it was for the entire family and we're looking forward to our next environmental education adventure!
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