Marine Dimensions Secondary level

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NEW: Marine Biology Summer School for Teens!

An Introduction to Marine Biology. 19th-20th August.

Whether you are a young person considering a career in marine biology, or a secondary level student who'd just like to know more about Ireland's fascinating marine wildlife, this course promises to be a great introduction!

Part 1, Thurs. 19th August.

Did you know that a jellyfish doesn’t have a brain? Or that an octopus has three hearts? Based in the National Sea Life Centre in Bray, we will be looking at the diverse range of marine animals that inhabit our planet. An in depth tour of the aquarium will be provided, accompanied by lectures and practical work in the classroom (including fish dissection demonstrations). For more information and bookings click here.

A threadtail butterfly fish commonly found on tropical coral reefs.

Part 2, Fri. 20th August.

Dublin’s shoreline is a familiar site for many of us as we travel about our daily business, but how many of us are aware of the communities of animals and plants that live along aside us on the seashore? In this workshop, you will learn how to conduct an ecological survey in Sandycove, a sheltered rocky shoreline that is home to a diverse array of marine animals and seaweeds. Information provided in this lesson is compatible with the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert Ecology curriculum. For more information and bookings click here.

Beadlet anemones, commonly found at low tide on Ireland's rocky shores

Marine Wildlife Sea Kayaking Day - Sun. 21st August

Sea kayaking is a wonderful way to observe marine wildlife. Many marine animals, particularly seals and dolphins, do not feel threatened by the quiet approach of a kayak, increasing the chances of a wildlife encounter. This workshop is unique in that it combines a sea kayaking lesson with a class in marine biology. For more information and bookings click here.

A grey seal in Dunlaoghaire Harbour.

Tutor: Sarah Varian

Sarah Varian is a zoologist and underwater photographer with a PhD in fish biology and behaviour. She has worked on a wide variety of aquatic conservation projects in Ireland and around the world, including work as a marine protected areas scientist in Africa and New Zealand. She returned home to Ireland to set up Marine Dimensions in 2004 and is now rapidly becoming recognised as a marine environmental education specialist.