On January 24th, we participated in the Lowcountry MESAS (Middle / Elementary School Academy of Science); a one day opportunity for students in grades 4 through 8 to engage is hands-on activities with local scientists.  Our marine touch tank exhibit was titled “Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea”.  There were microscopes available for students to examine a variety of organisms found in Charleston Harbor. They also learned how to distinguish between a male and female blue crab and developed an understanding about what it means to be a marine scientist. For more information on this program, visit the SC Academy of Sciences.