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The place to view plankton is at the Marine Science Center under a microscope. Here the children (and adults) can see the *real* animal moving around in water. They are told what they are and the purpose they serve. Again, I think the pirate ship was fun for the kids. I have said before that a mommy and baby orca that can be climbed on would be much more educational and fun. A plaque could accompany them telling the story of our resident orcas. Or how about a large octopus; wouldn't that be fun? People...orcas, octopuses, native americans, the Victorian Seaport story, etc. These are things that define Port Townsend and that tourists come to see. These are things that attract them. These are also things that also attract children. There is no way anyone is going to tell me that their first thought in seeing the plankton sculpture is anything other than a "Whoa, a giant *****!" Please go visit the science center to view and learn about the plankton. It really is a great place to tour and one of our outstanding Port Townsend attractions. Please don't think this statue will be an attraction. Port Townsend will become the butt of many jokes instead.

MJ Peck, M.S. in Sport Studies, UMass, Amherst

Former elementary P.E. teacher

Former docent for nearly 700 hours at the Marine Science Center