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 2026

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! This workshop is open to people from all over; visitors from other countries, with the proper travel visas, are welcome to enroll.

teachers on a boat coming back from the coral reef

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: includes meals & accommodations.

Sample Itinerary

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: includes meals & accommodations

Sample Itinerary

Scholarships are available!

Teachers in Florida based 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. Fill out our application to apply for funding. All scholarship recipients will be required to pay the $150 nonrefundable deposit.

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 (CTI). Learn more and find link to apply here. Contact Sarah Egner for details.

FREE Weekend Workshop for Florida Teachers

September 20-21, 2025

If you have never been to MarineLab, this is your chance!

Join MarineLab’s staff for a 2 day 1 night field program learning about the marine ecology of South Florida! In addition to getting some snorkeling time in the seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef habitats, you’ll also get to experience MarineLab’s facility first hand.

This workshop is FREE to teachers from any Florida school, private or public, who has never been to MarineLab. The two day one night program includes overnight accommodations in our dorm, two snorkeling field trips, evening program, three meals, and snorkel gear.

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To learn more and register, visit https://twsweekend2025.planningpod.com/

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