Programs

Dr. Otter's Kelp Clinic

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Dr. Otter’s Kelp Clinic
Daily: 12:30 pm 
Piazza (Science Today Station during piazza closures)

Join us for an interactive, theatrical program where Dr. Otter works with YOU to diagnose and restore the health of the California kelp forest.

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