Whales on Our Shores: What Whale Strandings Are Teaching Us

The Virginia Aquarium offers an engaging program that immerses guests in the enchanting world of whales. This educational adventure is a captivating journey that combines whale artifacts and group activities to teach participants about the majestic creatures of the deep. As the highlight of the experience, guests have the unique opportunity touch real whale bones, providing an awe-inspiring, up-close encounter with these magnificent marine mammals. Through this program, the Virginia Aquarium aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of whales while promoting marine conservation efforts in a truly unforgettable way.

After the presentation by staff from the Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Beach Public Library staff/volunteers will give you the opportunity to take a whale-themed green screen picture. You can also make a whale-themed bookmark or button.

Grades 6-12 and adults. Registration preferred but not required.

This program is funded by a grant received by the Virginia Beach Library Foundation. The material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2115860. The work was also assisted and supported by the Space Science Institute, which was the recipient of the grant. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF or the Space Science Institute.