Marine Science is taught by 2018 County Teacher of the Year Runner Up, Phil Tacata. Check out the video on this page to learn a little more about Mr. Tacata!

Course Information: Marine Science at Petaluma High is designed to cover both the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment including, but not limited to:

• The Biology of Marine Mammals
• Weather and Climate
• Zones of the Ocean
• Currents and Waves
• Kelp Forest Ecology
• Wetland Ecology
• The Effects of Plastics
• Pollutants on Marine Ecosystems, Ichthyology, Marine Invertebrate Biology, Marine Birds, and Aquaculture.

Field trips are included and participation is an integral part of the course. Fundraising and non-school hour volunteer work (community service-based) are required. This course meets the Subject Area “d” requirement of the UC/CSU approved course list.