Marine Mammals of the Arctic Live Webcasts February 9, 2010

This February, venture to the ends of the earth to meet the fascinating animals that live there and the people who work with them. Immersion Learning™, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., brings the vast and exciting Arctic world live via Webcast to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration and many other Immersion sites across the country on February 10 to 12.

During the week of live Marine Mammals of the Arctic Webcasts, viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with scientists and trainers who work with marine mammals to better understand their behaviors and physiology, as well as the impact of humans and climate change on these animals. Kids watching the programs will also be able to participate in an online question-and-answer session and polling features as they hear from these experts and learn how they can help protect the oceans.

Viewers will get a firsthand look at polar bear research, seal rescue and rehabilitation efforts at the aquarium, satellite tagging and population surveys of ringed seals and beluga research that involves a unique collaboration between the people of Point Lay, Alaska, and researchers, including one based at Mystic Aquarium. Kids will also meet the three winners of Immersion’s first-ever Goldfish Training Contest, who will each serve as an “apprentice trainer” during one day of Webcasts and work closely with the aquarium’s beluga whales and professional trainers.

Webcast times:
February 10 and 12 – 10 and 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
February 11 – 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (5 and 7 p.m. Webcasts are online only)

Official Website: http://www.mysticaquarium.org