Museum presents aquatic adventure

Curious visitors will get a hands-on experience with sea stars, gentle swell sharks, crabs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, snails, and abalone at "Museum Gone Wet & Wild: Awesome Aquatic Adventures," from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., April 8 at the Ventura County Museum of History & Art, 100 E. Main St., Ventura.

Marine biologists and UCSB students will use an interactive approach to introduce these creatures and show their importance to mankind.

The event is free with museum admission ($4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children; members and children 5 and under free). For information, please call (805) 653-0323, ext. 10, or visit www.venturamuseum.org.