Join MarineLab's biologist/instructors in a week long exploration of the marine communities in the Upper Keys. Days are spent aboard our boats, snorkeling or diving the seagrasses, mangroves, and coral reefs protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. All workshops are content oriented and are designed for the middle and high school science teacher. Recharge your batteries, get excited about using marine science in YOUR curriculum, and get continuing education points at the same time! For an additional $25, Florida teachers can take a short class to earn a special Aquatic Species Collection Certification from FWC/FMSEA.
Workshop fees are all-inclusive except for transportation to MarineLab: meals, accommodations, field trips, evening activities, and snorkel gear are all provided. To enroll, complete the registration/waiver form and send to MarineLab with your deposit. If you have any questions, contact tws@marinelab.org.
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INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL MARINE ECOLOGY |
MARINE ECOLOGY & RESEARCH TECHNIQUES |
REEF CHECK |
This program focuses on the basics of the marine ecology of the Upper Keys. Field trips to the seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef communities are planned, with additional field trips to other marine communities, and a brief look at restoration efforts on the coral reef. Participants should be comfortable in the water, but need not be experienced swimmers or snorkelers. Cost $395 per person. Fee includes all snorkeling field trips, evening programs, snorkel gear, meals and accommodations. Continuing education points available at no cost. Itinerary | Registration | Objectives
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This program takes our Coastal Marine Ecology program a step further. Various field research methods and techniques are taught and practiced during the snorkeling field trips. The AP Water Quality Lab and Diversity Indexing Lab, advanced coral reef ecology with Bleachwatch, seagrass ecology with quadrats, mangrove ecology with soil analysis, and the Great Annual Fish Count are all part of this advanced program. Teachers receive a content binder with background information on all field trip topics.
Cost $395 per person. Fee includes all snorkeling field trips, evening programs, snorkel gear, meals and accommodations. Continuing education points available at no cost. Itinerary | Registration | Objectives
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For SCUBA certified teachers with excellent buoyancy skills only! The Reef Check Eco Diver certification includes instruction in a research technique widely recognized and used in Reef Check research programs in the Caribbean. In addition, teachers participate in the Reef Environmental Education Foundation's Fish Count surveys. Lots of dives, lots of info! Succesful completion of this course gets you the Reef Check Eco Diver Certification. Cost $750 per person. Fee includes all snorkeling and dive, evening programs, tanks and weights, certification card, meals and accommodations. BC and regulator available for a rental fee. Continuing education points available at no cost.
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