Watson the Whale & Turtle Trash Collectors

Explore Watson the Whale, UNC-Wilmington MarineQuest’s life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale classroom. Crawl inside Watson and learn how lost or abandoned ghost nets, fishing nets impact endangered animals such as sea turtles and whales. Attend a special whale-themed storytime at 11 a.m. Discover what you can do to help make our ocean a safer and cleaner place. Meet at the multi-purpose building at Edgewood Elementary (317 East Calhoun Street, Whiteville, NC 28472). This family-friendly special event is free and open to the public. No registration required.