TEACHER WORKSHOPS
Join MarineLab's biologist/instructors in an exploration of the marine communities in the Upper Keys. Evenings are spent in discovery and learning activities; days are spent aboard our boats, snorkeling the seagrasses, mangroves, and coral reefs protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Summer Workshop: July 21-25, 2025
All workshops are content oriented and are designed for the middle and high school science teacher. However, all educators, naturalists, and others with an interest in the marine environment, 21 and older, are invited! This workshop is open to people from all over; visitors from other countries, with the proper travel visas, are welcome to enroll.
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Coastal Marine Ecology
This program focuses on the basics of the marine ecology of the Upper Keys. Teachers Introductory discussions will be given prior to visiting our seagrass, mangroves and coral reef habitats. No need to be expert swimmers.
Cost: $850 per person includes meals & accommodations. Sample Itinerary
Find more details and register for Coastal Marine Ecology HERE
Advanced Marine Ecology
This program takes our Coastal Marine Ecology program a step further. Various field research methods and techniques are taught and practiced during the snorkeling field trips to the seagrass, mangrove and coral reef habitats.
Cost: $850 per person includes meals & accommodations Sample Itinerary
Find more details and register for Advanced Marine Ecology HERE
Scholarships are available!
Teachers in Florida based Title I public schools are eligible for our Art Mitchell Memorial Fund scholarships. Title I schools have 40% or more children eligible for free or reduced lunch. Fill out our application to apply for funding. All scholarship recipients will be required to pay the $150 nonrefundable deposit.
We can also create a teacher workshop just for your school or district! Email coordinator@marinelab.org or call 305-451-1139 ext 1 to explore the possibilities.
Teachers from Caribbean island nations are eligible for our Caribbean Teacher Initiative (CTI). Please sign up on the form and choose CTI interest to get on our mailing list. Contact Sarah Egner for details.
2025 Teacher Workshop Add Ons
We are so excited to be able to collaborate with these outside initiatives for our Teacher Workshop!
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s Education Director will present on their education programs and free resources available to teachers.
FMSEA/FWC Aquatic Species Collection Workshop: During your week at MarineLab you will see staff collect wildlife as learning tools. MarineLab holds various permits that our allow staff to collect specific specimens. After the conclusion of the teacher workshop on Friday, July 25th, a FMSEA representative will lead participants through proper collecting, transporting, and environmental impact reduction techniques. Upon completion, Florida educators will receive an FWC certificate that makes you eligible to collect species that would normally be restricted under fishing license requirements. While the certificate would only be valid for Florida based educators, the workshop info is valuable to all! The fee for the FMSEA workshop is $36, paid directly to FMSEA.
FREE Weekend Workshop for Florida Teachers
Exact Dates TBA September 2025
If you have never been to MarineLab, this is your chance!
Join MarineLab’s staff for a 2 day 1 night field program learning about the marine ecology of South Florida! In addition to getting some snorkeling time in the seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef habitats, you’ll also get to experience MarineLab’s facility first hand.
This workshop is FREE to teachers from any Florida school, private or public, who has never been to MarineLab. The two day one night program includes overnight accommodations in our dorm, two snorkeling field trips, evening program, three meals, and snorkel gear.
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