TEACHER WORKSHOPS
Join MarineLab's biologist/instructors in an exploration of the marine communities in the Upper Keys. Evenings are spent in discovery and learning activities; days are spent aboard our boats, snorkeling the seagrasses, mangroves, and coral reefs protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Summer Workshop: July 15-19, 2024
All workshops are content oriented and are designed for the middle and high school science teacher. However, all educators, naturalists, and others with an interest in the marine environment, 21 and older, are invited!
Registration is OPEN! Register for the workshop of your choice using the links below.
Coastal Marine Ecology
This program focuses on the basics of the marine ecology of the Upper Keys. Teachers Introductory discussions will be given prior to visiting our seagrass, mangroves and coral reef habitats. No need to be expert swimmers.
Cost: $650 per person includes meals & accommodations. Sample Itinerary
Register for Coastal Marine Ecology HERE
Advanced Marine Ecology
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 to the seagrass, mangrove and coral reef habitats.
Cost: $650 per person includes meals & accommodations Sample Itinerary
Register for Advanced Marine Ecology HERE
Citizen Science
We've taken our standard MarineLab curriculum and added citizen science and service learning opportunities! This workshop also includes a Marine Debris and Florida Bay Survey component. If you've already been to the Intro course, this is an excellent second year program.
Cost: $650 per person includes meals & accommodations. Sample Itinerary
Register for Citizen Science HERE
Scholarships are available!
Teachers in Title I public schools are eligible for our Art Mitchell Memorial Fund scholarships. Title I schools have 40% or more children eligible for free or reduced lunch. Please send an email to coordinator@marinelab.org if you qualify.
We can also create a teacher workshop just for your school or district! Email coordinator@marinelab.org or call 305-451-1139 ext 1 to explore the possibilities.
Teachers from Caribbean island nations are eligible for our Caribbean Teacher Initiative. Please sign up on the form to get on our mailing list. Spaces available for the summer of 2024! Contact Sarah Egner for details.
