Jellie Barrett
The Conservatory School
Melanie Farmer
Lake Asbury Junior High
"Our assistant principal was elected the human shield for others from a small bull shark."
2 years ago
Shana Lillis
The Conservatory School
"We saw a Caribbean reef shark at the reefs. That was an amazing experience for all of our students to see!"
2 years ago
Callie Harris
sugarloaf school
"staff was great. students had a great time on the boat"
2 years ago
Jason Mayberry
Everglades City School
"The two field trips were amazing! In the evening the two labs were incredible and filled with amazing educational information."
2 years ago
Simone Barnes
Stranahan High School
"I was especially grateful to the staff at Marine Lab for helping my students make it safely out to the reef to apply the knowledge they learned in the classroom. They saw a shark and dolphin, sea stars and arthropods. They were able to identify so many fish!"
2 years ago
Aaron Lichtig
Jupiter High (JERFSA)
"All the staff was excellent! Oz was a favorite of many students! Great enthusiasm and energy!"
2 years ago
Angus Cosgrove
The Cushman School
"For me, as the Dean of Students at our school., the opportunity to see students in a different environment in which they thrive call is extremely rewarding. It helps me understand how we can best help our students when they are back in the classroom. Every day was filled with wonderful memories."
2 years ago
Maria Acosta
Alexander Montessori School
"Students get to do real science and they learn about conditions from different locations. They use real scientific tools and the content is aligned with the school curriculum."
2 years ago
Samantha Crisafulli
Beachland
"Instructors are always so great and enthusiastic."
2 years ago
Amy Gerlt
Heron Creek
"The instructors were all very knowledgeable and great with the kids. I had a girl who was super nervous about getting into the water and they did a great job of making her feel comfortable."
2 years ago
Chris Driver
Mater Academy Bay
"Maybe extend the meal time by 5 or so minutes for the first school group to eat before the next school group comes in."
2 years ago
Lidys Toro
Village Green Elementary School
"The planning was smooth and academic material covered many of the Florida Science Standards/ Benchmarks."
2 years ago
Lisa Williamson
First Baptist Academy Naples
"In particular, Allie, Ashley and Sofia went out of their way to reassure two students who had some issues with anxiety while on the boats. Their calm and professional demeanor reassured the girls, and they approached them at all times in a developmentally appropriate manner."
2 years ago
M Aderom
Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP)
"We loved every program but especially the hands-on conservation with the Coral Restoration Workshop with MOTE and the trip where we did a collection of organisms! The students really benefited from the hands-on pieces!"
2 years ago
Jeff Schmid
Two Rivers
"Two Rivers has been coming since 1992!"
2 years ago
A Platowski
School District of Manatee County
"Instructors were outstanding and very knowledgeable"
2 years ago
Tom Stahl
Cape Henry Collegiate
"One student said that he had no idea he would learn so much!"
2 years ago
K Hickman
Freedom Intermediate School
"Captain John and Instructors were super fun and engaged with our kids. One of our kids was scared to swim in a deep reef, and Captain John took the time to make her feel comfortable about getting off of the boat and enjoying the site. Such a great thing for her to experience and she likely would not have gone off of the boat w/out C. John!"
2 years ago
J Nelson
The Christ School
"ALL of the instructors and captains were fantastic. They were able to keep the kids actively engaged in each of the experiences."
2 years ago
Katie Jones Verified customer
SKY Academy Englewood
"We love coming to Marine Lab and to be able to share this experience with our students!! Everything from the trips to the classes, instructors, staff and the food is all fantastic. We look forward to this trip each year!"
2 years ago
J Hickman
Center for Hearing and Communication
"Some of our youth had never experienced being on a boat before."
2 years ago
R Schulz
Woodland Park Middle School
"Favorite part: staff, interactivity"
2 years ago
Cathy West Verified customer
Wellington Elementary
"I have been escorting students to MarineLab for almost 30 years. I continue to do this because I feel this field trip is one of the most meaningful learning experiences in which students can participate. Between the hands-on labs, lectures, and snorkeling experiences students are fully engaged the whole time they attend. The marine lab instructors are the..." Read more
2 years ago
Ed Bauer Verified customer
Coral Shores HS
"Marine Lab provides students with interesting, motivational and inspiring instruction. Their field trips, labs, and slideshows open up a beautiful view of the marine world that is unfamiliar to most students. Some students find it life chan"
2 years ago
"The boat trips were a blast!"
2 years ago