ABOUT
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The MMSC is responsible for the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals throughout New Jersey. The museum's exhibits include life-sized replicas of marine mammals and fish, pollution displays, whalebones, artifacts, and a "Please Touch" display. Visitors can also see a 1000-gallon observation tank in the summer, filled with unusual local and incidental fish; and cameras that allow them to see inside the Pool House, where the Center keeps larger animals, like whales and dolphins, during rescue and final rehabilitation. Educational programs including tours, outdoor summer programs, and beach walks are available.
contact info
Hrs: Sat. 10AM-2PM, Sun. 11AM-2PM, & By appointment.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
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Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The MMSC is responsible for the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals throughout New Jersey. The museum's exhibits include life-sized replicas of marine mammals and fish, pollution displays, whalebones, artifacts, and a "Please Touch" display. Visitors can also see a 1000-gallon observation tank in the summer, filled with unusual local and incidental fish; and cameras that allow them to see inside the Pool House, where the Center keeps larger animals, like whales and dolphins, during rescue and final rehabilitation. Educational programs including tours, outdoor summer programs, and beach walks are available.
contact info
Hrs: Sat. 10AM-2PM, Sun. 11AM-2PM, & By appointment.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>