Did you know that the Boston area is home to humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, and even the critically endangered right whales? Come to Boston for one of your first weeks of summer to track down these incredible animals!

How cool are these creatures?! Did you know that a 60,000 pound whale can jump fully out of the water? Or that humpback whales don’t eat for 5-7 months out of the year, instead living off of their fat reserves? Here’s a fun one! Beluga whales are called the “canaries of the sea” because they communicate using whistles and chirps. And there’s so much more to learn!

This class won’t focus only on whales, You’ll explore a variety of marine life that New England is known for while getting plenty of hands-on experience! You will work with models to study anatomy, listen to and learn to identify sounds made by various whales and marine mammals, adopt a whale and follow whale movements, and much more. Students will learn about current research being conducted by prominent organizations with research and preservation missions. An expert may even drop in.