{"id":25343,"date":"2025-09-10T14:51:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/?p=25343"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:41:51","slug":"buggin-out-in-the-bay-bringing-science-to-life-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/2025\/09\/buggin-out-in-the-bay-bringing-science-to-life-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Buggin\u2019 Out in the Bay: Bringing Science to Life for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buggin\u2019 Out in the Bay is one of The Mariners&#8217; most engaging educational experiences. Designed to align with Virginia\u2019s Standards of Learning (SOLs), this interactive program helps students connect with key science concepts in a memorable and meaningful way. Through a mix of outdoor activities and indoor demonstrations, students discover the importance of watershed health, gain valuable scientific investigation skills, and leave feeling confident that they can be part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" data-attachment-id=\"25755\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/untitled-facebook-post-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599.png\" data-orig-size=\"1860,783\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Untitled (Facebook Post) (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-300x126.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-1024x431.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-1024x431.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-1536x647.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-805x339.png 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-620x261.png 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-386x162.png 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-281x118.png 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599-180x76.png 180w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-Facebook-Post-2-e1757530229599.png 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for students in grades 6\u201310, this program blends place-based learning and environmental conservation into one unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program begins outside, where students rotate through hands-on investigation stations to assess Mariners&#8217; Lake&#8217;s overall health. One group investigates biotic factors \u2014 specifically, the presence of benthic macroinvertebrates, tiny critters that act as indicators of water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are given containers of fresh Lake water filled with leaf packs where these species may be hiding. With tools and keen eyes, they sift through the debris to find snails, leeches, even the occasional baby dragonfly, and more. After identifying the species, students determine whether they are pollution-tolerant, moderately tolerant, or intolerant. Based on what they find and how many there are, the students are able to draw real scientific conclusions about the health of the Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"25353\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/20241015ams1-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Mus&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1729001891&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2024 Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Museum and Park&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20241015AMS1-01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students looking through a container of fresh lake water and leaf packs to find macroinvertebrates.\" class=\"wp-image-25353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-805x537.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-281x187.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241015AMS1-01-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every student group finds a few bugs to examine, and their excitement is contagious. You can hear shouts of \u201cLook what I found!\u201d echoing outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"25358\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/20241016ams1-46\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Mus&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1729091572&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2024 Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Museum and Park&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;63&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20241016AMS1-46\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Educator showing the students how to read a water quality test.\" class=\"wp-image-25358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-805x537.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-281x187.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-46-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">At another station, students measure the abiotic factors of the Lake: turbidity (how cloudy the water is), nutrient levels, pH, and temperature. They run tests, record data, and compare their results to what\u2019s considered ideal for a healthy lake. Through this, they learn how abiotic factors affect the species living in the Lake and how changes in water quality can throw the entire ecosystem off balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the outdoor stations are complete, students head inside the Museum for the second part of the program. First up is a guided tour through the galleries, where an educator walks them through the history of Mariners\u2019 Lake. They learn how the landscape has changed over time and how the Lake remains a vital part of the James River watershed today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, students participate in interactive demonstrations exploring runoff and pollution. One activity involves simulating rainfall on different surfaces \u2014 concrete, manicured lawns, and forest \u2014 to observe which surfaces absorb water (permeable) and which do not (nonpermeable). Students then connect this runoff to real-world pollution, discussing how contaminants like oil, fertilizers, and litter can be carried into waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"25356\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/20241016ams1-29\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Mus&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1729089454&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2024 Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Museum and Park&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20241016AMS1-29\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students around a table watching the indoor demonstrations about water runoff and pollution.\" class=\"wp-image-25356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-805x537.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-281x187.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-29-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final demo, various pollutants (represented with colorful food dyes) are added to a model water system. As each pollutant enters the \u201clake,\u201d the water becomes cloudier and murkier. Students brainstorm ways to reduce or remove these pollutants from our environment, sparking some incredibly thoughtful and innovative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"25357\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/20241016ams1-35\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Mus&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1729089970&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 2024 Amanda Shields\\\/The Mariners&#039; Museum and Park&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20241016AMS1-35\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students in the lower lobby of The Mariners' Museum raising their hands to answer a question from the educator.\" class=\"wp-image-25357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-805x537.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-386x257.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-281x187.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20241016AMS1-35-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the day, students are excited about what they\u2019ve learned. I had the chance to follow along with this program over the summer and saw firsthand how engaged the students were \u2014 eager to share their ideas, ask questions, and participate in every activity. I watched educators inspire curiosity, challenge students to think critically, and connect classroom content to the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than one student said how much they enjoyed the program and how much they learned. And honestly? I learned a few new things, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you an educator with students ready to bug out with us? Learn more or book your field trip today at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/program\/buggin-out-in-the-bay\/\">https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/program\/buggin-out-in-the-bay\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*This program is made possible through generous funding from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Environmental Stewardship Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" data-attachment-id=\"25800\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/de_primary_powering_your_every_day_rgb\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1079,618\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-300x172.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-1024x586.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25800\" style=\"width:246px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-805x461.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-620x355.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-386x221.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-281x161.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB-180x103.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DE_PRIMARY_Powering_Your_Every_Day_RGB.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buggin\u2019 Out in the Bay is one of The Mariners&#8217; most engaging educational experiences. 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