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 >
Step into the world of ocean technology and marine engineering! Working in teams, campers design and build SeaPerch Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), then put their creations to the test in...
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 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...
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 >
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 Week Day Camp (Monday – Friday) Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Ages: 9 – 11 Cost: $555 Learn more about Ocean Explorer Academy >
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;...
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...
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 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...
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....
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....
