Marine Education Center
Field Trips
Coastal Explorer This half-day field trip can be tailored to your curriculum needs with a menu of exciting, engaging STEM lessons in the Marine Education Center's indoor and outdoor classrooms space.
Coastal Science Camp These multi-day programs immerse students in a learning experience on the Gulf Coast with in-depth lessons exploring topics including Barrier Island Ecology, Shark Biology, or Bayou Basics.
Miss Peetsy B Tours Participants explore the estuarine environment onboard GCRL's Educational Vessel, the Miss Peetsy B. This experience takes students into nature to gain valuable new perspective about the Gulf Coast.
Marine Biologist in my Class room The Marine Education Center visits your classroom for a multi-module experience with marine science, awsome artifacts, and hands-on activities.
Summer Camps
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For over 35 years, our youngest campers explore and learn about the coastal environment in this week long experience.
Experience your own shark week during this hands-on adventure in June each summer.
Learn the ropes of angling in a variety of coastal habitats with an in-depth learning experience about fisheries science.
Island hopping with education! This 3-day camp explores the island habitats around the Mississippi Sound.