Seal Sustenance
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Behavior
- Malnutrition
In the wild and at The Marine Mammal Center, it is critical that we do what we can to minimize our interactions with wild animals to protect both animals and people. Take the innovator challenge with this activity to learn more about how we feed our seal patients safely and to design creative ways to help keep seals wild. For some added inspiration, check out the video below from the Innovator Series hosted by the El Cerrito Library and Association for Sustainability Education.
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