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florida marine tank
Visitors watched a volcano erupt unpredictably, tracked manatees
from space, examined microfossils through a microscope, and donned
the gear and tools of a geologist! Visitors had fun learning what
minerals are present in everyday products and how the USGS tracks
the effects of severe storms on coastal environments. Using the
USGS National Map, visitors learned how to find a satellite image
of their house. Scientists demonstrated the technique used to
gain a bird's-eye view of coral reefs, and explained the suspected
connections between African dust and the decline in coral-reef
and human health. Two 3-ft-long Gulf sturgeons captivated the
attention of adults and children alike with their prehistoric
look and unusual features (whiskers and vacuum-like mouths). The
popular touch tank gave kids the opportunity to interact with
horseshoe crabs, large conchs, and squishy sea squirts. Visitors
were excited to find sharks' teeth, fossils, and coral in sediment
cores collected at various sites in Florida. How tornadoes form,
how waves are made, how river and stream flows are monitored,
and what different types of bacteria can be found at the beach
were among other popular exhibits. Exhibits on topics ranging
from water quality, Mississippi mud, and monitoring the sinking
of coastal Louisiana to how marshes are like sponges left adults
and children inspired!
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