Sea Floor Explorer Cruise

Overview

6th – 8th

Grades
2 hours
Duration

Your Experience

Students study the dynamic effects of plate tectonics through the investigation of sea floor geology, sediment cores, microfossils, underwater seismology and more. Aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, students get a chance to take part in scientific sampling and exploration. Students will survey the sea floor by using a side scan sonar, collect a sediment core, and learn about hydrothermal vents.

Capacity

45 Total Participants

Participants include students, teachers, and chaperones. We do ask that you bring a maximum of six adults.

Please see our Pricing page for current rates.

Larger Group?

Please contact us for pricing and availability.

Times

  • 7:00am to 9:00am
  • 9:30am to 11:30am
  • 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Need a different time? Contact us for availability!

Get More Information

fieldtrips@oceaninstitute.org
949-496-2274 

Educational Standards

NGSS

  • MS-ESS1-4
  • MS-ESS2-2
  • MS-ESS2-3
  • MS-ESS3-1
  • MS-ETS1-1
  • MS-ETS1-2
  • MS-ETS1-3
  • MS-ETS1-4