Seventeen students and 2 teachers from Evrensel Kültür College visited the Marine Creatures Museum within the Faculty of Fisheries at Mersin University on October 7, 2025. While experiencing an unforgettable time at the museum with its rich collection of marine biology specimens, students also witnessed a special moment:

The extraction of the fin whale to the exhibition area.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to closely examine various invertebrate and vertebrate marine species. In the informational tour conducted with museum guides, detailed information was provided about marine ecosystems, species requiring conservation, and the vital importance of marine creatures.

The most notable moment of the day was the extraction of the massive fin whale skeleton to the museum area. Students witnessed this rare event, gaining the opportunity to observe both a scientific and historical process on site. This special moment attracted great interest from the students and was reinforced through numerous question-and-answer activities.

School officials stated that such scientific trips contribute to the academic and social development of students, and thanked Mersin University for their hospitality.

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