These programs take place at Project Oceanology's new waterfront laboratory building located on the Groton campus of the University of Connecticut.
Instructors are marine scientists experienced in teaching young people.
Participants work in small teams to investigate a variety of exciting topics. Participants utilize a variety of scientific equipment, including electronic instruments to measure water quality, microscopes, an underwater video camera, and nets to sample fish, shellfish, sea water, and seaweeds. They also construct specialized sampling equipment if necessary. Everyone uses computers to enter and graph the data they collect, and to write a scientific report on their investigation. Students sleep in bunkrooms and eat in the dining room in Project Oceanology's new waterfront laboratory building located on the Groton campus of the University of Connecticut.