Whether you are a teacher or the parent of a school aged person, there are lots of fun ways to learn about our wondrous underwater world.
Aquarium Encounters
Field trips to Aquarium Encounters will immerse students in the underwater world. A private guided experience with an onsite marine biologist provides an educational experience catered to any age level with personalized encounter programs for even more interactive opportunities. 305 407-3262
WebsiteCoral Restoration Foundation Class Visit
Have a CRF™ faculty member visit your class bringing along hands-on learning activities to engage the students! From coral slime to edible coral polyps, CRF™ is ready to inspire the audience through interactive lessons within the classroom. 305-294-3100
WebsiteFlorida International University Interactive Programs
Trained university staff bring the learning and fun to engage and inspire. Through programs offered in person and virtually, we bring the adventure of university research to participants wherever they are. 305-919-6000
WebsiteMarineLab
Get your class out in the field through a marine science educational program. The customizable 1-5 day programs can be tailored to include advanced options, marine research techniques, and citizen science. 305-451-1139
WebsiteMote Marine Laboratory
Register your class for an outreach program where students will participate in a hands-on STEM experience! Programs range from 45-60 minutes that include an engaging, in – depth lesson and activity lead by a Mote Educator. 305 - 745 - 8918
WebsiteNewfound Harbor Marine Institute
NHMI programs offer each participant opportunities to develop knowledge and respect for our natural world; a sense of the beauty and inherent value of ocean environs; and positive attitudes about themselves and the world around them. 305-872-2331
WebsitePigeon Key
Education trips to Pigeon Key included hands-on programs taught by our staff biologists. Students get an experience of a lifetime learning how to snorkel, exploring tide pools for organisms, and learning about the importance of the ocean ecosystem. Single Day trips and Multi-Day trips are available for students in fifth grade through high school. 305-743-5999
WebsiteReef Relief
Free marine science lessons accessible by teachers can be done virtually or in person to further their knowledge on the subject along with Q&A sections with one of Reef Relief’s experienced educators. Lessons are designed to support the current curriculum and satisfy numerous state standards. 305 - 294 - 3100
WebsiteSeaCamp
The marine science program is coordinated into numerous 21-hour course offerings that campers select to create their program schedule. Guest speakers are brought in throughout the session to discuss their current research and environmental efforts. Marine Science programs include field study: labs, wading, kayaking, and boat trips and offer three levels of marine science courses. 305-664-5640
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