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...
Explore Long Island Sound by boat and shore as you make friends and dive into hands‑on marine science. Each day includes outdoor learning on our research vessel or small boats to explore salt marshes, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, and nearshore marine life.Duration: 1 Week Overnight Camp (Sunday – Friday) Time: Check‑In Sunday at 3PM;...
Dive into marine science and coastal adventure! Each week focuses on a different theme that combines hands-on activities on our research vessels, along the shore, and in our classrooms.Duration: 1...
Explore the sea life in Long Island Sound and learn how to use a wide range of oceanographic equipment as part of our "hands-on" flagship environmental monitoring program aboard the Enviro-Lab Research Vessel. Participation is expected! Learn more about our Oceanographic Cruises >
