Give by Interest - Education & Outreach
People are inextricably tied to the oceans. We are locally linked to the Bay of Fundy with its highest tides, remarkable natural productivity, high fishery landings, and scenic beauty. However, our global connectivity means that what we do here may affect those living near an ocean elsewhere. Likewise, Huntsman Education & Outreach efforts inspire stewardship and understanding of our local marine environment – the Bay of Fundy – which oftentimes is applicable to and reach those living near oceans globally.
The Huntsman has been providing insightful, educational, hands-on and exciting marine science experiences to life-long learners since 1969. In that timespan, we have educated more than 75,000 students of all ages and more than 1,200,000 guests have been inspired by our Fundy Discovery Aquarium. Focused outreach programs are relatively new to the Huntsman but already our #DebrisFreeFundy initiative removes and recycles more than 6,800 kg (15,000 pounds) of rope from the Bay of Fundy every year.
We are capable of offering so much more and your generous gift will make this possible to support Education & Outreach programs at the Huntsman.
TESTIMONIALS
“The Huntsman provides such an engaging and positive learning community. As a student, it generated a positive atmosphere and helped develop strong relationships between peers, as well as cater to my interests. The Huntsman provides learning opportunities that you simply cannot get in the typical classroom. As a teacher, this sense of engagement and community has continued to grow, as friendly and familiar faces were there to greet us all when we returned this past September. Even after 9 years, it truly feels like home.”
Maryanne Simard,
St. Mark Catholic High School
“As a homeschooler living in the Ottawa Valley I am not always able to get a hands-on experience… Going to the Introduction to Marine Biology field course at the Huntsman Marine Science Center was like finally being able to do what I’ve been dreaming and learning about for years. I have been so passionate about marine biology for so long that I was quite nervous. I didn’t know if I would actually love it as much as I thought I did once I started doing the hands on stuff. But it was quite the opposite! It turned out to be my own little marine biology heaven where I became more and more passionate with everything we did. I had teachers who were passionate and willing to answer all and any questions I had, I was with a group of equally passionate youth who were as willing to learn as I was and who helped create a space where no one was judged on what they knew or didn’t know. And I got a FULL hands-on glimpse into what marine biology might be all about. From digging up worms, to looking at tiny plankton, to beach cleanups and fish dissections, I loved it all!”
Kea McKay,
ark Cat
"Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to be a marine biologist – Huntsman helped make my ambition a reality at a young and influential stage in my career. When I think of Huntsman, I think of being out on the water on a beautiful sunny day. During the marine mammals and seabirds course, we were out on boats daily and sometimes twice per day surveying for animals. From minke whales breaching to bald eagles chasing kittiwakes, we saw and experienced everything the Bay of Fundy had to offer.”
Stephanie Sardelis,
Department of Fisheries
and Oceans
