Beach Naturalist Program of Seattle Aquarium: Add Fun to Your Summer Vacation

The dry and mild days of summer are the best climate in Seattle for fun and frolic. The clear and sunny, almost Mediterranean like weather is great for you and your family to enjoy the many attractions the city has to offer.

One of the favorite attractions of the city is the Seattle Aquarium, equally popular among the residents of and visitors to Seattle alike. Although the Seattle Aquarium has many exhibits, programs, and events, the Beach Naturalist Program is one of the most attractive one there.

Seattle Aquarium

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/

The Beach Naturalist Program is formed by the local citizens of Seattle who have come together to study and protect the unique geology and flora and fauna of Puget Sound Beach. With over 100 volunteers, the Beach Naturalist program inspires and educates the visitors to the area, both domestic and foreign, about the creatures and sustainable entertainment to the visitors while protecting the local ecology.

Beach Naturalist Program

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=267

Program Details and Calendar

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Document.Doc?id=1009

The Puget Sound is actually a bay which is fed by numerous water branches and channels. The salt water estuaries are fed by large seasonal fresh watersheds. The area is home to many exotic animal, sea creatures and plant life. The Geoducks or the king clams and the orcas, the amazing tooth whales form the main tourist attractions to this area. Other exotic creatures of the area are the Stellar Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, and Northern Elephant Seal. The visitors can occasionally spot Gray Whales, Humpbacks and Minkes as well.

About Puget Beach

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puget_Sound

The Seattle Aquarium releases regular updated calendars of the programs held by the beach naturalists. These programs are spread over the main areas of the Puget Sound beach like Carkeek Park, South Alki, Golden Gardens, Lincoln Park, Richmond Beach, and Seahurst. These summer vacation programs offer a unique educational and recreational opportunity to the visitors to the Seattle Aquarium.