Under the Sea

Ever wonder how many eyes a starfish has (typically 5) or if a horseshoe crab is really a crab (it's not!)? Under the Sea has provided exciting educational programs throughout the DC metropolitan region using LIVE ANIMALS since 1995! We offer our audiences discussions of a wide array of marine topics, including an overview of the world's oceans, the Chesapeake Bay, coral reefs, beaches along the Atlantic coast. and SHARKS!

Our mission: To promote awareness of the aquatic environment through education in order to encourage stewardship and conservation.

During our performance, audiences are introduced to the fascinating creatures of a variety of marine environments, using both live animals and genuine artifacts. In smaller, classroom-sized presentations, audience members have the opportunity to see animals up close and even touch live creatures! Under the Sea uses a camera/projector system to showcase animals on a movie screen so that viewers in even the largest groups can clearly see the animals being shown!

In-school field trips, assemblies, classroom presentations, scouts, church groups, festivals and celebrations, and children's birthday parties are our specialties!

Please see our website (link hidden) for more information and for our full list of programs and activities. Some of our most popular offerings include:

* Under the Sea - an overview of our oceans and the amazing creatures that live in them! See animals such as clams, snails, a variety of crabs, sea stars, urchins, fish, horseshoe crabs.

* Chesapeake Critters - an exciting presentations about the particular animals, habitats, and ecological conditions in the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary. Included is a discussion of problems facing the Bay and ways in which we can exercise stewardship to care for this national treasure. Animals include: snails, mussels, clams, oysters, barnacles, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs.

* Cities under the Sea - a program covering the world of the coral reef and its beautiful creatures! Included is a discussion of problems effecting the world's reefs and ways in which we can help to promote their survival. Sea samples of live rock, corals, and reef fish!

* A Day at the Beach - take a walk along the beach with Under the Sea! Topics include water (fresh, brackish, and salt), sand, and what sort of things we would typically encounter on Atlantic sea shores. Animals discussed include: whelks, conchs, coquina clams, mole crabs, jellyfish, and horseshoe crabs.

* Sharks!! Learn all about sharks - shark behavior, shark habitat, shark diversity, and conservation. Learn about the important role sharks in our oceans. Hear funny and bizarre facts like more people die every year taking selfies than from shark attacks!

Please see our website (link hidden) for more information and for our full list of programs and activities!

Andrew Wilson is a marine biologist that is talented at giving engaging presentations to all ages! He is great with preschoolers but can also switch gears to speak scientifically to high school students and adults. He is a SCUBA diver (was an instructor for 2 years), he worked on the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Team for 4 years (rescuing dolphins and investigating dead animals), served in the Navy for 6 years, and attended Old Dominion University for his degree in Marine Biology. From classroom presentations to large assemblies, there is nothing else like Under the Sea!

We bring all our own sound equipment and AV equipment. The only thing we need are tables and one electrical outlet within 50 feet of our presentation site!