Today I had a really fun and interesting day teaching children at Peter Gladwin Primary School all about the amazing oceans. The children found out about my special beach with rare vegetated shingle and fascinating animal visitors. They also learned a lot about the ocean and about the dangers marine animals face from pollution and plastic debris.
Some of the children learned about the plight of the Laysan albatross that I met in the Hawaiian Islands. They found out that the parents accidentally feed plastic litter to their chicks as well as food because they can't tell the difference.
The children really enjoyed my visit and had their photograph taken with me. They were very concerned about the threats to ocean wildlife and came up with loads of ideas about how they could help.
Two of the children made me and my buddy Steve (school children call him Mr Savage) a special thank you card which they gave us at the end of the day on behalf of all the children.
It was really nice.
They also made us both badges. I am wearing mine. It says 'Fantastic Bear Well Done'.
I hope I get the chance to visit them again another time.
I'm off to America again tomorrow to visit the NABS Youth Summit. I think I had better finish packing and have an early night.
Bye for now, Ed the Bear
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