See marine creatures up close, talk to leading scientists and see examples of research equipment in action at the open day of Victoria's Coastal Ecology Laboratory.

The open day on Saturday 13 March is part of Seaweek, an annual event run by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education, and a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at New Zealand's newest marine research facility.

Seaweek aims to bring New Zealanders together to celebrate the sea, inspiring people to renew their connection with the ocean around us.

Coastal Ecology Lab Open DaySaturday 13 March, 10 am-4 pm Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab396 The Esplanade, Island Bay

• Marine creatures touch tank• Opportunity to see amazing tiny critters under the microscope• Demonstrations of the equipment used to study marine animals• Research scientists and students on site to discuss their work

Contact Anna Smith on anna.smith@vuw.ac.nz for more information. 

The Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab is a living laboratory for the advancement of knowledge through ecological research, education, and stewardship of the natural world.