One Day Programs

With or without a boat trip, your students will be intrigued and excited
about what they learn here at MarineLab.

  • Intro to Invertebrates

    INCLUDES LAND BASED ACTIVITIES, NO BOAT TRIP

    If you’re looking for a field experience that does not include a boat trip or snorkeling, we have the program for you! Our marine science instructors will guide your students in learning about marine invertebrates without ever leaving land. MarineLab’s coastal campus and mangrove lagoon provide ready access to learn about abundance and diversity in our environment.

    Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (can be adjusted)

    Cost per student: $53 in 2024, $60 in 2025

    FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

    Lunch not included

    Itinerary with Standards

  • Invertebrate Explorations

    INCLUDES BOAT TRIP TOUR, NO SNORKELING

    Two lab activities followed by a field excursion on our US Coast Guard Inspected Passenger Vessel to tour the mangrove community in Florida Bay! Instructors will collect marine organisms and bring back to the boat for discussion, and students will test water quality parameters on land and in the field. No snorkeling is included in this program, which also makes it ideal for the cooler months.

    Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Cost per student: $115 in 2024, $122 in 2025

    FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

    Lunch not included

    Itinerary with Standards

  • MarineLab Field Day

    INCLUDES ONE BOAT TRIP WITH SNORKELING

    Let’s go snorkeling! This program includes a lab activity on invertebrate diversity, snorkel training and snorkeling in our protected mangrove lagoon, and a field trip on our US Coast Guard boat out to the coral reefs of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary! Our marine science instructors guide and guard your students at every step. Mask, fins, snorkel, and snorkel vest are included.

    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Cost per studen: $142 in 2024, $152 in 2025

    FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

    Lunch not included

    Itinerary with Standards

  • Intro to S Florida's Ecosystem

    INCLUDES TWO BOAT TRIPS WITH SNORKELING

    This program immerses your students in the seagrass, mangrove, & coral reef communities of South Florida. Prior to your field trip, your class will get our eMarineLab program “Life on A Rock” to learn about invertebrates. During the field day, our instructors teach safe snorkeling skills, guide the students in their explorations, and provide an experience that your class will be talking about all year. Snorkel gear is included.

    Times: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Cost per student: $200 in 2024 and 2025

    FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

    Lunch is not included

    Itinerary and Standards

  • Extended One Day

    INCLUDES TWO BOAT TRIPS WITH SNORKELING, TWO LAB ACTIVITIES, and TWO MEALS

    Add a couple of hands-on activities to your snorkeling field trips! The extended one day adds an evening program and two meals to the Intro to S Florida’s Ecosystem trip. Our popular Invertebrate Diversity Lab and a second lab are included. You can choose from Microplastics, Zooplankton, and others. Lunch and supper plus all snorkel gear are included in the price.

    Times: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

    Cost per student: $260 in 2025

    FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS

    Lunch and supper included!

    Itinerary and Standards