Become a field scientist and discover the important role oysters play in the Hudson River Estuary.
This program takes place in the Pier 40 Wetlab aquarium, a non-climate controlled indoor space. This field trip is available to book Tuesdays through Fridays May through June and September through October.
Program Objectives
- Students will be able to define and identify the ecological significance of an estuary.
- Students will be able to identify important quality parameters.
- Students will be able to identify the ecological benefits that oysters provide the Hudson River.
Program Information
- Student Capacity: 30 students
- Cost: $200 (waivers available upon demonstration of need)
- Teacher chaperones: One chaperone is required for every 10 students (1:10 ratio) at minimum
Program Activities
- Watershed Geography and Brackish Water Experiment
- Wetlab Tour
- Water Quality Testing
- Live Oyster Handling & Monitoring
What Teachers Say About the Program
- “The material taught in [Oysters & Water Quality] was advanced for my students. It was a topic that they had never been exposed to before. Despite the difficulty of the topic, the educators were able to break down the content and make it easy to understand. It was engaging and interesting for the students.” – 11th Grade Teacher, Staten Island
- “The educators were very knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group moving and learning the entire time. ” – 10th Grade Teacher, Manhattan