Marine Biology - Intertidal Explorers - July
Tidepooling to learn about habitats and be scientists to build real field skills
8 - 14 yrs, 2 - 5 :30pm, JULY 10 & 11 (FRI, SAT)
Students explore Villingili futtaru tidepools, learn zonation, and run real mini-surveys with belt transects like marine biologists in training. See Details for 2 day breakdown.
Kids Pickup/Dropoff from Male’ Ferry Terminal
Registration Fee
MVR1430 52% Sponsored MVR 686
2 - 5 :30pm, JULY 10 & 11 (FRI, SAT)
MVR1430 52% Sponsored MVR 686
2 - 5 :30pm, JULY 10 & 11 (FRI, SAT)
Day 1
- focuses on tidepooling at the futtaru side of Villingili, where students safely explore rocky pools and discover common coastal life (algae, nerites, crabs, starfish) while learning about habitats and intertidal zonation (dry → splash zone → shallow water).
- Day 2 shifts into ‘junior scientist mode,’ using two simple belt transects to record what they find and compare results, building real field skills like observation, teamwork, and respectful wildlife handling.
- Our tidepool sessions are small, structured, and guided by curiosity. Observation is always prioritized, and any handling is brief, supervised, and limited to common species that can safely tolerate it. Animals are returned where they are found, with emphasis on exploration, respect, and care. The goal is to help children find their way back to nature- to feel the textures and smells of the world around them, so they may connect with the living world, and grow into future stewards of the ecosystems that sustain us.
- A backpack your child can comfortably carry)
- A litterless, healthy snack and a refillable water bottle
- quick-dry clothes for messy outdoor play
- Shoes for rocky/sandy shore: Reef shoes or sturdy water shoes are required Raincoat (if rainy)
- Sun protection items you prefer (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
- Insect /Mosquito repellent (please apply before arrival if preferred and a small bottle can be stored in their backpack for the day).
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