Description
The surface of the water hides more than it reveals. Glare, waves, and movement conspire to keep the underwater world invisible. A bathyscope cuts through all of that, placing a clear window directly into the water so you can see the fish, invertebrates, and algae going about their lives in the shallows.
On this guided program at Duxbury Beach, learn to use this simple but revelatory tool and observe marine life that would otherwise be completely hidden from view. It's one of the most direct ways to encounter the living community beneath the surface—no snorkel or wetsuit required.
Mass Audubon is grateful for the generosity of the Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc. for funding this program and for their service and dedication to protecting the critical resource we know as Duxbury Beach.
When
- Tue, Jul 28, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Who
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members Free
- Adult Nonmembers Free
- Child Members Free
- Child Nonmembers Free
Where
Location: Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-837-9400 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Meet on the ocean side of the Powder Point Bridge at the intersection with Gurnet Rd on Duxbury Beach. After crossing the bridge, there is a small building on the right—let them know you are there for the Mass Audubon program, and they will direct you to park in the small parking lot behind the building. Parking is free for the duration of the program.
Wear foot protection that can get wet. Check in with the instructor upon arrival.