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Thanks Jacob and Delany.

Last weekend about 70 7th graders and 10 adult chaperons went to Catalina Island Marine Institute at Toyon Bay.
We snorkeled, hiked, dissected squids, and learned about the marine life on Catalina.

When we snorkeled we saw bat ray, opal eyes, blacksmith, cientrarieta fish, shovel-nose guitar fish, kelp bass, and one group even saw a poisonous Cabazon. We also saw the California State Marine fish, the Garibaldi.

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We dissected squid, or loligo opanesence, that’s the scientific name.
The squid has an ink sack, which we got to draw all over our faces with.

Some groups got to try the rock climbing wall.
And many people attempted the beast, that was the most difficult wall, but nobody got to the top.
Other groups hiked around Catalina and saw the terrestrial life on the island.

We also learned about bioluminescence.
That’s when living organisms emit light due to chemical reactions.
Many animals that live very deep in the ocean, were there is no light, do this for luring prey, protection against predators, and for attracting mates.
It’s beautiful… and useful.

I learned so much Catalina, while actually having fun.
Sounds cheesy but it’s true.

Until next time, I’m Katie Perkins.
Back to you Jacob and Delaney.