On board Silurian

Crew of the SilurianSilurian is HWDTs research and education vessel.

Most weeks April through October she is either monitoring the waters of the west coast of Scotland for whales, dolphins, and porpoises, or serving as a floating classroom for one of the many Argyll island primary and secondary schools.

Read the log below to find out what Silurian and her crew have been up to each week and all about the whales, dolphins and porpoises they spot!  To find out about the latest marine life sightings spotted elsewhere, click here.

If you would like to send the crew an e-mail with your questions click here.

Click here to view the Silurian Log archive.

 

Wednesday 26th September

12 Salen Primary students of P5 to 7 came aboard Silurian today for a workshop on marine life between 9:30am and 11am. They learnt a lot and here are some of their comments:
One thing I enjoyed today was getting to touch the starfish and the sea urchins. They were cool and I loved it. Mollie
I enjoyed today because I got to go on the boat. I learned that edible crabs looked like pies and I enjoyed touching the crabs and lobster. Andrew
I liked the starfish and the crabs. Robert Kennedy
I learnt that scallops had eyes. Angus
I enjoyed being splashed by the lobster. Emma Hall-Maclaclainn
I enjoyed the whole thing from start to end. Shannon May Maclean
I liked holding the lobster today. Cullen
I enjoyed touching the animals. Jamie
I liked getting splashed by the lobster. I learned about all of the animals. Stuart
I liked the crabs and the lobster. Ewan Bennett
I liked the whole thing. Carys
I liked touching the things. Katherine
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