Marrington Elementary Students Get Ecosystem Lesson

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Marrington Elementary School kicked off its Monthly Mini Career Fair Series, with a visit from naturalist and boat captain Courtney Hutson.

Hutson works for Barrier Island Eco Tours, which specializes in naturalist-guided excursions exploring the salt marshes and islands off of Charleston.

The goal of each tour is to expose people to Capers Island and its surrounding salt marsh ecosystem, in an informative way so guests leave with a greater respect and appreciation of this remarkably unspoiled place.

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In a very enthusiastic and informative way that children could relate to, Hutson explained that as a naturalist, she studies nature and speaks to students in schools, and on boat tours, she teaches them about sea life and how to appreciate and protect it.

The students learned how she uses math and science in her job and about her steadfast belief that education makes all things possible. After the initial question and answer period, the students were able to touch the sea creatures and specimens Hutson had brought.

The big hit of the morning was Moses, the gentle, dolphin- spotting dog, who patiently listened and perked up every time he heard the word "Dolphin!"

Read more school notes from across the Goose Creek/Hanahan area.