The Marine Science Consortium

...hands-on, feet-wet education

Each course will have some crossover activities with a concurrent college-level course.

Ichthyology

Fascinated by fishes? Then this is the program for you! Participants will spend an entire week studying fish and attempting to answer all your “How DO they do that?” questions about fishes. Use seines to collect fish from various habitats, and then try your hand at using an otter trawl aboard the research vessels. Using the local fishes we’ve collected as an example, we will then illustrate the morphological adaptations, anatomy, physiology, and systems of this major vertebrate group. Field collections will also provide an opportunity to observe the relationships of these animals to their biotic and physical environment.
Camp Dates: 07/15/12 - 07/20/12

Marine Invertebrates

Attention Vertebrates! A stunning 97% of the world's organisms lack a backbone! If you are interested in spineless marine creatures, such as mollusks, arthropods, and cnidarians, then this program is perfect for you. Participants will discover the remarkable life history, behavior, development, physiology, and anatomy of the main phyla of invertebrates. We place special emphasis on coastal Atlantic marine species. Fieldwork and laboratory time will focus on collection and identification of local invertebrates, with opportunities for behavioral experimentation.
Camp Dates: 07/29/12 - 08/03/12

Intermermediate Kayaking Camp (ages 13-18)
Embark on a week of kayaking that will put you up close and personal with the diverse ecology that the Atlantic coastal shore has to offer, including flora and fauna of the salt marshes, brackish bays, cypress swamps, and secluded beaches. Use field guides to identify animals and plants in the field and create your own coastal field journal to take home. Using scientific sampling and observation equipment, you will engage in remote, hands-on science like never before. This camp is for the more advanced kayaker. If you have been kayaking before and know the basics then this camp is perfect for you!
Camp Dates: 07/29/12 - 08/03/12