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Our field trip to the Georgia Aquarium: Georgia Marine Life Molly Breyne

Molly Breyne Right Whales The Right whale is found off of the coast of Georgia The Right whale is one of the most endangered species of whale

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  • Molly Breyne
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  • Right Whales The Right whale is found off of the coast of Georgia The Right whale is one of the most endangered species of whale
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  • Horseshoe Crabs Isnt really a crab at all; closely related to ticks, scorpions, and spiders The tail is not used for a weapon; used for digging and moving about in the water Males are much smaller than females
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  • Sea Stars Types of sea stars common to Georgia are: Purple star Mottled star Six-armed star Blood star Sunflower star Leather star
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  • Loggerhead Turtles Extremely endangered species Five species of Loggerhead turtles live on and off of Georgias coast
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  • What did we learn? The aquarium is a great place to learn about all types of marine life Interactive exhibits More info available at http://www.georgiaa quarium.org/educati on/ http://www.georgiaa quarium.org/educati on/
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  • References http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the- aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/georgia-explorer.aspx http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the- aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/georgia-explorer.aspx http://www.beach- net.com/horseshoe/Bayhorsecrab.html/ http://www.beach- net.com/horseshoe/Bayhorsecrab.html/ http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/in dex.htm#9 http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/in dex.htm#9 http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/in dex.htm#9 http://www.keepersweb.org/Shorekeepers/Animals/in dex.htm#9