Mallaig High School students boarded the boat this morning to learn about Silurian, HWDT’s research and local marine life. S2 students wrote some comments at the end of the workshop:
On board Silurian I learnt that dolphins make noises. It made me laugh when Angus got attacked by the lobster. Angus had a fight with the lobster. Dazzen
Today I learned about how you can communicate with dolphins and whales. Kimberley
I enjoyed listening to the different sounds the dolphins, whales and porpoises made. Morven
I enjoyed learning about all the different animals and listening to them on the hydrophone. Jessica
I learnt new things about different sea creatures and i enjoyed the time I spent on the boat doing the treasure hunt. Thanks you from Freya.
I enjoyed listening to the sounds through the hydrophone, and learning about the starfish and sea mouse.
I enjoyed it lots and I’m definitely going to volunteer when I’m 18! Abigail
Today I learnt that sea life are beautiful and need to be protected more.
Today I learnt about a sea mouse looks like a lump of mould but it’s really soft.
I enjoyed picking up the animals.
Today I learnt that lobsters are feisty. Angus

Lady Lovat Primary School students experienced a marine life workshop in the afternoon:
Today I learnt about fish.
I thought the best part was seeing the animals. Jonathan
I enjoyed the lobster. Michael
Today I learnt about sea mouse.
I enjoyed the sea mouse. Me and Alexander named it Spike. Matthew
I enjoyed the sea mouse.
Today I learnt how to find sea life. David
I enjoyed seeing the seal. Kirstie-Ann
Today I learnt about the Silurian boat. Alasdair
The best part of today was listening to the strange noises. Liam