Comments on: Poulsbo Marine Science Center Funding Surviving http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/2009/04/24/poulsbo-marine-science-center-funding-surviving/ A blog about politics and government in Kitsap County as well as Washington state political news as it relates to Kitsap County. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:46:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sharon O'Hara http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/2009/04/24/poulsbo-marine-science-center-funding-surviving/comment-page-1/#comment-13554 Sharon O'Hara Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:42:47 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/?p=2023#comment-13554 On my first dive after certification, we met a young friend - part fish and experienced diver- out by Seabeck. Thanks to him, I experienced my first octopus up close and personal. Early in the dive 'something' zoomed past my face mask - a baby octopus moving fast. It moved with such astounding grace I forgot everything and watched that creature undulate itself inches from my mask. It came from my left, jetted past the front of my mask and disappeared into the murky distance, about 30 feet. The odds of such a phenomenon happening are about 1/billion...but thanks to my young diving friend, rt the prankster, I was privileged to observe a octopus in its own environment..a wondrous sight. Too bad our schools seem to be more enamored of swimming pools than using the existing ones for student marine biology projects. Sharon O'Hara On my first dive after certification, we met a young friend – part fish and experienced diver- out by Seabeck. Thanks to him, I experienced my first octopus up close and personal.

Early in the dive ‘something’ zoomed past my face mask – a baby octopus moving fast. It moved with such astounding grace I forgot everything and watched that creature undulate itself inches from my mask. It came from my left, jetted past the front of my mask and disappeared into the murky distance, about 30 feet.

The odds of such a phenomenon happening are about 1/billion…but thanks to my young diving friend, rt the prankster, I was privileged to observe a octopus in its own environment..a wondrous sight.

Too bad our schools seem to be more enamored of swimming pools than using the existing ones for student marine biology projects. Sharon O’Hara

]]> By: gary davis http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/2009/04/24/poulsbo-marine-science-center-funding-surviving/comment-page-1/#comment-13520 gary davis Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:39:59 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/?p=2023#comment-13520 I grew up next to this place. Many times, especially during the summer, a kid could just walk in and touch things. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. I am glad that this place will be continued for future generations. I well remember touching an octopus suction cup(scared the &%^$# out of me) or holding a sea cucumber for the first time. Well done, all. Gary Davis I grew up next to this place. Many times, especially during the summer, a kid could just walk in and touch things. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. I am glad that this place will be continued for future generations. I well remember touching an octopus suction cup(scared the &%^$# out of me) or holding a sea cucumber for the first time. Well done, all. Gary Davis

]]> By: Sharon O'Hara http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/2009/04/24/poulsbo-marine-science-center-funding-surviving/comment-page-1/#comment-13519 Sharon O'Hara Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:26:33 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsap-caucus/?p=2023#comment-13519 Thank the Heavens! I can't think of a more worthy cause for our present and future than the Poulsbo Marine Science Center...so deserving of our tax dollars. Some 35 years ago, my own grade school daughter was lucky enough to be picked to experience the center. I don't recall how many days were involved but the center changed her from a bright shy little girl into a bright, inquisitive and outgoing girl filled with wonder of the sea world she discovered there. To this day she has a deep appreciation, awareness and now concern for the creatures and teaming life within our magical sea world. The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is a treasure for our children, our very lives and the future of our waterways. "Hugs to Sherry, kisses to Hans Dunshee, and what should we give Marty and Victor??!?" That is easy - Hugs and kisses to all!! Sharon O'Hara Thank the Heavens!

I can’t think of a more worthy cause for our present and future than the Poulsbo Marine Science Center…so deserving of our tax dollars.

Some 35 years ago, my own grade school daughter was lucky enough to be picked to experience the center. I don’t recall how many days were involved but the center changed her from a bright shy little girl into a bright, inquisitive and outgoing girl filled with wonder of the sea world she discovered there.

To this day she has a deep appreciation, awareness and now concern for the creatures and teaming life within our magical sea world.
The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is a treasure for our children, our very lives and the future of our waterways.

“Hugs to Sherry, kisses to Hans Dunshee, and what should we give Marty and Victor??!?”

That is easy – Hugs and kisses to all!!
Sharon O’Hara

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