It would be my pleasure to give feedback about our visit to the Reef! My 4th and 5th grade class attended a UCSB tour of campus and visit to the Reef back in February 2012. My students wrote about this visit as well. Some said that it was the best field trip they had ever taken. Coming in contact with real sea life and being able to touch these wonders was definitely the highlight of my students' visit to the Reef. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly as well. My small class was a perfect fit for the two different areas of participation at the Reef. I have 25 students and we split them into 2 groups. One group went down to the reef and enjoyed a hands-on activity. I even found a Mermaid's Purse! Once the activity was finished outdoors, the two groups switched places and after being outdoors, my group went indoors to learn about the ocean life in the touch tanks. My students absolutely loved this part of the Reef tour!
I hope to take future classes to the Reef!
Thank you for the opportunity!