Explore a Seashore
Love the beach?
Want to know more?
Come and Explore 
a Seashore.
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Marine Education Center is proud to announce a new series of workshops that will allow adult participants to explore the rich diversity and dynamic landscape of the Northern Gulf of Mexico coastline. These workshops are like educational vacations for adults that wish to better understand their coastal habitat.
We design our Explore A Seashore programs to stimulate scientific thinking and appreciation for the marine ecosystem. People are more likely to protect what they understand. We also hope you will learn new ways to live in harmony with local habitats and natural processes.
This series of family educational experiences is designed to address the four focus areas of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium: Safe and Sustainable Seafood Supply, Hazard Resilience in Coastal Communities, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, and Sustainable Coastal Development.
Upcoming Programs
Learn more about your surroundings in our 2012 programs. Follow the links for details. The fee for each course is $20. CEU credits are available for teachers.
| Date | Topic | CEUs |
| February 10-11, 2012 | Debris Free Seas: Small Steps, Huge Impact | 0.5 |
| March 16-17, 2012 | Insights into Parasites of the Sound | 0.7 |
| May 4-5, 2012 | Art, Science and Horn Island (in cooperation with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art) |
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| May 12, 2012 | Weathering the Storm & Rolling with the Punches | (requested) |
| May 18-19, 2012 | Sharks, Shores, and a Whole Lot More | 0.8 |
| September 7-8, 2012 | Sharks, Shores, and a Whole Lot More | 0.8 |
| September 28-29, 2012 | Art, Science and Horn Island (in cooperation with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art) |
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| October 12-13, 2012 | Phytoplankton and Food Webs | |
| November 9-10, 2012 | Weathering the Storm & Rolling with the Punches | (requested) |
| December 7-8, 2012 | Debris Free Seas: Small Steps, Huge Impact |
Registration
Each programs costs $20 per person, and are appropriate for adults and their children aged 12 and up. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact the Marine Education Center by email or call 228.818.8833. Space is limited so register early! A $10/class deposit is required.
Participating teachers may receive CEUs by requesting them on the application.
Registration form for all programs.
