Preschool Fieldtrip --Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Some Interesting Things . . .

• Isaac holding a "Sea Star"--when we asked what the difference between a sea star and a star fish--"Well, starfish aren't fish."
• When sleeping, half of a dolphin's brain shuts down, the other half keeps alert for predators and is the auto pilot for taking the dolphin up for air when it needs it.
• I'm not sure who was having more fun, me or the kids. :)
• An Elephant Seal's gestation period varies from 12 to 15 months. If the mother's body is unable to support a baby, then it can hold the fertilized egg, until her body is healthy enough etc.
• Elephant Seals and Sea Lions etc, sleep on their sides, in the water, with one flipper in the air.
• An Elephant seal's milk is the consistency of cottage cheese!
• Skeleton of a Blue Whale--in '79 a dead blue whale washed up on the beach--unusual since they are so heavy, they normally sink.