CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Students over at Miller Metro Prep had a hands-on experience on Thursday learning about endangered animals and different wildlife species.
The Texas State Aquarium teamed up with Reliant Energy to bring a "hands-on" experience about wildlife conservation to students.
One of the activities included stitching up a fake cut, of course, on a mock dolphin, the scenario was a blade from a boating accident. The students then go through an entire simulator program to help save the animals.
3NEWS caught up with one of the students, who said today has inspired her to look into marine biology.
"We're able to learn how they rescue the animals and how they take care of them, specifically sea turtles, we learn how they bring them in, the procedures they do, how to make sure they are safe and not endangered anymore," said Serenity Bunton.
What a great way for the students to learn!
This is the second year Reliant and the Texas State Aquarium have teamed up to bring this learning experience to schools.
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