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Creature Feature: Who is the largest tern flying over the San Francisco Bay? And where can you find
A migratory bird to the San Francisco Bay area, the Caspian tern, has a worldwide range and is also the world’s largest tern. It is...
The boat is ready, instructors trained -- we're prepped for another year of science learning at
Now that the boat is all scrubbed and our Coast Guard inspection complete, the Marine Science Institute is shifting into high gear to...
Creature Feature: MSI finds rare albino bat ray in San Francisco Bay
Anticipation and excitement gave way to utter shock and surprise last week when the instruction staff of the Marine Science Institute...
Summer -- A perfect time for jumping into environmental education at home
It’s that time of year again when the Marine Science Institute’s school education season ends giving way to the carefree days of summer...
Creature Feature: What do black-necked stilts and flamingos have in common?
As seasonal changes ebb and flow here at the Marine Science Institute, so too do the birds visiting along our shoreline. One bird that...
Preventing Summer Learning Loss with Marine Science Fun
As the school year winds down, students anticipate a summer free of homework while teachers’ and parents’ thoughts turn to concerns of...
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