PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Education programmes include:
• Marine Life of the Moray Firth (P1-7) A general introductioin to our local marine habitats and the plants and animals that live there.
• Life on the Sea Shore (P1-7) Living down on the shore can be tough - discover what kinds of plants and animals call the seashore home and how they cope with the daily problems of tides and waves. There is a practical option for levels P4-7 – explore a local rocky shore accompanied by an aquarium guide.
• Life as a Fish (P3-7) Fish come in many shapes and sizes suited to different marine habitats - this programme explores the biology of fish and how they are equipped for an aquatic lifestyle.
• Catch of the Day (P4-7) Fishing is very very important to the economy of the Moray Firth area - this programme is an introduction to the different species of commercial fish and shellfish, how they are caught and the importance of managing stocks for the future.
• Conserving the Moray Firth (P4-7) With about 120,000 people living in working around the Moray Firth, we are bound to affect the Firth's environment. This programme looks at the impact people have on the Moray Firth and explores some ways we can help conserve it.
• Sea Life Up Close (P3-7) In this art activity, children are encouraged to look closely at colours, textures and patterns in the marine life around the aquarium and then draw what they see. Thanks to Iain Mitchell of Aberdeenshire Council for help with this programme.
• Writing and Drama (P1-7) After taking in the aquarium's exhibits, children can describe their observations and feelings and use them back at school in poems, stories or sketches.