"Providing The Academics For The Future Guardians Of Our Earth's Environment"
Education Program
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"Providing The Academics For The Future Guardians Of Our Earth's Environment"
Education Program
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National Marine Institute's prime
mission is to provide marine science educational programs for elementary, middle and high
school students in South Florida.
Students experience nature during a canoe tour through coastal mangroves.
These educational programs are
completely FREE to the students and are prepared and presented by our very
dedicated instructors.
Airboat rides in the Florida Everglades are fun and educational.
The education
program consists of 12 two-hour sessions supplemented by a variety of field
trips.
Each student is given a marine science handbook as a study guide
and textbook for the class. The classroom sessions consist of lectures,
discussions, videos, and labs.
The
curriculum covers the basics of oceanography, marine biology, conservation, and
ecology. The course concentrates on South Florida’s marine environment: coral
reefs, mangrove hammocks, and the Everglades. Students learn how waves, tides,
currents, and plate tectonics affect the health and vitality of marine creatures
living in and around these sensitive ecosystems. Lake Okeechobee, sharks, bony
fish, sea turtles, marine mammals, endangered species and other related topics
are also covered.
Bags of trash are removed from our Florida Beaches by some of our students.
Field trips
include Florida Everglades airboat and canoe outings, Seaworld-Orlando, beach
cleanups, turtle walks, Miami Seaquarium, Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery &
Science, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center,
IGFA
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum,
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Aquaculture
Center, NSU sea turtle hatchling release program, a snorkel day-camp, and
other marine and
educational locations. Field trips vary for each class and are determined by
class size, student abilities, weather conditions, location availability and
accessibility.
The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery & Science is a nearby attraction.
Classes may be modified or
structured to accommodate a specific group or club. We have worked with
Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups to earn Merit Badges, 4-H Clubs, Home Scholars,
Marine Biology Clubs, public and
private schools, Marine Science Departments and other interested students. We welcome any inquiries
and will do our best to structure our program to fit your group's specific
needs.
Students view modern oceanographic tools at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution.
National Marine Institute does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. We maintain
a one million dollar liability insurance policy in accordance with Florida and
National Education rules and regulations. Our educational program is supported
by our Boat Donation and Yacht Donation Program.
Two students meet and experience a Florida Panther at Sawgrass Recreation Park in the Florida Everglades.
To review our class schedule or for more information on how to attend one of our next classes, please refer to our Enrollment Information Page .
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A copy of the official registration (#SC-07042) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer services by calling 1-800-435-7352 within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State of Florida. National Marine Institute receives 100% of your contribution and does not utilize professional solicitors or services for fundraising activities. Send mail to
marineinstitute@msn.com with
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