YOUTH EXPEDITIONS

Upcoming South Florida Research Expedition - June 27th-July 1st, 2019

This expedition is SOLD OUT! Please check back with us for new upcoming expeditions. 

Ocean First Institute is offering an opportunity for students, ages 13-18, to participate in sea turtle and shark research in South Florida. Students will work alongside shark expert Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza, and researchers from Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach and Field School in Miami. This is a fantastic way to get experience in the field to help prepare students for future study in marine science.

 

Click here for trip details. For more information or to register, please contact mikki(at)oceanfirstinstitute.org.

 

 

 

Our youth expedition program focuses on exposing young people to the rigors of field science and the adventures of meaningful research in marine biology. Our students work alongside our marine scientist mentors in the field collecting data and experiencing some of the most majestic places and iconic wildlife possible. From kayaking with Orca, tagging turtles, to conducting photo identification on wild dolphins, our youth travel programs obliterate classroom walls and create positive experiences for young people to participate in unscripted education and adventure. Students learn life lessons and make deep friendships. We help students discover some of the greatest outdoor classrooms in the world, overcome the obstacles to reach these places, and prepare students for future study and potential science careers.