March Week 3: Super Stars Students will examine live sea stars, learn how they eat with their stomachs outside their bodies, and explore how they regenerate lost arms. Students will design a sea star model to take home; reinforcing their unique body structure. Learning Outcome: This week focuses on regeneration, predator-prey relationships, and echinoderm diversity....
March Week 3: Mangrove Explore the tangled roots of mangrove forests and their role in coastal protection. Students will investigate salinity tolerance, root adaptations, and nursery habitats for marine life. They’ll simulate sediment trapping and test water filtration through mangrove roots. Learning Outcome: Students will evaluate how mangroves stabilize coastlines and support juvenile marine species....
March Week 4: Legendary Lobsters Students will investigate molting, explore lobster anatomy, and compare claws for different functions. They’ll meet a live lobster and visit the lobsters in our seawater lab. Learning Outcome: This session introduces crustacean biology, molting, and form-function relationships. Ages: 5–8 Cost: $35 per class. Save $15 when you register for all...
March Week 4: Salt Marsh Discover the ecological importance of wetlands. Students will learn about common marsh plants and animals that live there and test water samples from the marsh. They’ll explore how marshes act as buffers and carbon sinks. Learning Outcome: Students will investigate the role of salt marshes in shoreline protection and climate...
Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck for optimal viewing and is...
Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck for optimal viewing and is...
Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck for optimal viewing and is...
Get ready for a day of exploring the deep sea! You and your team will go on a series of expeditions to discover what can be found on the journey to the sea floor. What animals call these dark waters home? Based on what you learn, create and design your own deep sea animal model....
Scouts set sail on an Introduction to Oceanography boat cruise and dive into hands-on lab work to earn their Oceanography Merit Badge!Scouts will literally and figuratively get their hands wet as they investigate the living and nonliving components of Long Island Sound, while participating in our flagship environmental monitoring program aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel....
Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck for optimal viewing and is...
Join us for a day of discovery! Bring the whole family for a day of exciting marine science activities for all ages! Event Highlights Marine Science Activities and Live Animals Camp Tours Scavenger Hunt Raffle Prizes Food Trucks Event Details Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (rain or shine) Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location:...
Join us for the 21st Annual Marine Science Day, a celebration of the Long Island Sound estuary and the fascinating world of marine science!Students will explore coastal ecosystems and gain a deeper appreciation of the Sound through hands‑on workshops led by Project Oceanology’s marine science educators, UConn professors, graduate students, and local environmental experts. Our...
