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MidMichigan College
Lisa Giles
Florida International University
"Lexi was amazing! Thank you for a terrific trip."
5 months ago
Elizabeth Bentrup
"We spent almost a week at Marine Lab with our 8th-12th graders. The adventures were epic - wonder and awe overtook us all. The staff is exceptionally passionate and informed, and sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge bolstered our experience. Whether you are simply looking to get proximate with nature or deepen your learning of the marine ecosystems, this i..." Read more
5 months ago
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Elizabeth Bentrup
Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder
"The staff! Hands. Down. No. Contest. Y'all are AMAZING! Oh! I forgot to mention Rachel on the last page - She was wonderful about checking in with us and making sure we didn't need adjustments and such. Pat too - he didn't work with our group, but he was friendly and engaged with us some."
5 months ago
Melissa Spain
"Excellent Marine Science camp. Every human should go in order to understand how amazing and vital to our planet our Mangrove,Seagrass Bed, and Coral Reef ecosystems are."
5 months ago
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Colleen Smith
"Last week was an amazing week with our first day snorkel on the most perfect water day. Seeing the reef in real time was a great learning experience that I'll be able to take back to my students and talk about our specific coastal ecology here in Florida. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and I would highly recommend taking your class there if you are ab..." Read more
5 months ago
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Jennifer Yelton
"I did this workshop as a teacher new to Florida and wanted to learn about the marine life and animals in Florida. They did an excellent job and were so knowledgeable about the content."
5 months ago
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Rochelle L. Bowe
"I was a part of the Teacher's Workshop. It was the best 5 days ever!! I learn so much about the coral reefs, sea grass and mangroves! It was an experience that every teacher who teaches science should take advantage of. It allows you to teach with a greater understanding, appreciation and passion!"
5 months ago
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Nadine Palmer- Been
"The experience that I had at MarineLab is etched in my memory forever. The combination of labs, field trips and lectures have left me knowing that I have to take action in the preservation of marine and coastal resources. It makes a world of difference to experience these ecosystems first hand and realize that it's not just a fight for them but a fight for m..." Read more
5 months ago
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Jean-Paul Mollineau
"I had an amazing experience at this science and research centre. The instructors were articulate and very knowledgable about the content being taught. Safety was also their number 1 priority as they clearly outlined all safety protocols and adhered to them once we went out on a trip. Lastly the food was so good! If you want to learn about marine science, the..." Read more
5 months ago
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Elizabeth Beato de Fernández
"If you want to improve your knowledge in Science, Biology, Marine Ecology or even in Chemistry. This is a hands-on experience, where you will open your eyes to the importance of Marine Life and how we as humans affect those organisms. As a teacher or instructor, you will be getting so many ideas of activities you can do to make your classes more dynamic and..." Read more
5 months ago
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Allyson Brown
Sea Scope Inc
"Watching the kids enjoy the labs and bond with each other brings me joy. The plankton races were a fun addition to the invertebrate labs."
5 months ago
Anonymous
"Morning weather prevented us from taking our swim test or going on our first snorkeling trip. The MarineLab staff was patient and helpful. They jumped in right away with two hands-on lab activities to keep our kids occupied. We loved the plankton race activity! It's exactly the kind of activity we do at our school � little instruction, lots of experimentatio..." Read more
6 months ago
Anonymous
"Your team is so awesome with working with students to make snorkeling a comfortable and enjoyable (and learning!) experience - thank you!!! I also sincerely appreciate all the details and time you all put into logistics. Students multiple times said it was "the best day of their lives""
6 months ago
Anonymous
"Everyone was very helpful and friendly and all exceptionally trained on how to teach young people!"
6 months ago
Regan Barnes
National Student Leadership Conference
""Any specific memory you would like to share with us?" : Seeing an upside down jellyfish in the mangrove lagoon, listening to the parrot fish chomp on the coral, having staring contests with barracuda, seeing hog fish and box fish :)"
6 months ago
Ellen Ives
Ensworth School
"I came to MarineLab in 2006 as a student, and got to bring students back in 2025. The memories I had as a student were re-lived as an adult with even more appreciation of the experience and science. I feel so fortunate that a place like MarineLab exists for kids to get hands on experiential learning."
6 months ago
Anonymous
"I just want to thank the MarineLab staff for helping a student navigate not wanting to get in the water and helping them find an approachable and meaningful way to engage in the program. I think that's probably a moment that student will remember forever."
6 months ago
Timothy Crutcher
Marathon High School
"My students had a phenomenal time, and our instructors and guides were super-friendly, super-knowledgeable, and they knew how to adapt well to our smaller-than-expected group. The whole trip was informative and fun and already has the kids talking about the next one next month."
6 months ago
Daniel Paff
Chesterton high school
"Our twilight dive on the Benwood was amazing. So many sea turtles swimming with us. Tons of fish. One of the best dives I�ve ever been on."
6 months ago
Dawn Miller-Walker
Science Eye & FAST
"The reef snorkel was PHENOMENAL!!! 15 spotted eagle rays!!! I know that isn't a promise or guarantee - but OMG!!!! And 4 sharks!!!!"
7 months ago
Amber Hecker
Cape Henry Collegiate
"We appreciate how organized you all are and the follow through. Makes it easy."
7 months ago
Ryan Schultz
Woodland Park Middle School
"We really enjoyed all of our boat trips, labs, and discussions. It was a lot of swimming this year. We really enjoyed the opportunity to stop and watch the reef at mosquito. The patch reef are key to being able to watch behaviors of animals. The excitement and knowledge of our instructors, Courtenay and Molly really helped our students engage."
7 months ago
Ryan Schultz
"MarineLab has been serving kids and the oceans for over 40 years. They have a highly competent staff who love marine biology and education."
7 months ago
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Jenna Freeland
Sebring Middle
"It was all a wonderful experience."
7 months ago
"I have been bringing students here since the early 2000's and while many things have changed over the years, the core program that introudces the students to the environments of the Keys remains. At the end of the week students are confident in the water, know more about how their actions impact the oceans and will go on to share this knowledge and new pass..." Read more
5 months ago