Microworlds: Bugs—Bugs 101

Bugs undoubtedly make some folks uncomfortable. But when you look closely at insects, spiders, mites, and more, there’s so much to learn and love about bugs, especially on the ever-changing coast.

Hey, teachers! Here’s a cheat sheet of what’s included in this episode of Microworlds:
- What is a bug? What is an insect?
- The roles bugs play in coastal ecosystems: decomposer, pollinator, predator, prey
- Adaptations to coastal environments

This episode is part of our series Microworlds: Bugs, where we shrink down and discover the wonderful lives of the tiny, the miniature, the microworlds.

This video series is endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development as a Decade Activity. Find out more about the Ocean Decade here: https://oceandecade.org/

Created by the Hakai Institute
Executive produced by Meigan Henry
Produced by Josh Silberg and Bennett Whitnell
Written by Josh Silberg
Edited by Bennett Whitnell
Narrated by Kristina Blanchflower
Videography by Bennett Whitnell, Kristina Blanchflower, Grant Callegari, and Josh Silberg
Additional imagery provided by Kelly Fretwell and Storyblocks
Science consultation provided by Kelly Fretwell