Students conduct comparative studies of four coastal environments, using field methods to measure and classify the biotic and abiotic components of each habitat.
Students experience the teamwork involved in doing research and analyzing and presenting data.
Students explore career options in field and Aquarium science. This program is designed for students with a serious interest in marine science. Most of each of the first four days is spent outside exploring one of the coastal environments. The fifth day is spent at the Aquarium to review data, explore marine science careers and present student projects. Some past participants have gone on to volunteer or become interns at the Aquarium.