The fascinating ocean units allow students to explore concepts in oceanography, life science, earth science and ecology. The Naples program was a leader in implementing California s state standards for science education. Each grade level studies a particular ecosystem and learns about its physical environment, inhabitants and ecological concerns. The United States has a history filled with a rich maritime tradition, from the first exploration of this country to the development of world status as a trading nation and having one of the largest fishing industries in the world.
Long Beach is a marine oriented city with one of the largest ports in the country.
The city is at the hub of the marine transportation network and, in addition, shipbuilding, fishing, recreational boating and all types of aquatic sports are available in the area. We will be required to turn to the sea to supply the resources that future generations will need. It is with these thoughts in mind that the Marine Science Magnet Program at Naples Bayside Academy is implemented to acquaint the children of today with a new frontier that has been studied only to a very limited extent. The school has a fully equipped lab with a salt-water touch tank filled with seaweed, starfish, sea slugs, crabs, anemones and other local sea animals. Naples is proud of its' Marine Science Magnet Program.