MSU Science Education at Sea (SEAS)

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Spend a Day at SEA

About the Experience

This one-day immersive marine science education experience for 6-12 grade students will introduce students to their local habitats while allowing them to conduct hands-on marine science data collection. Students will learn fundamental concepts of marine and atmospheric science in the context of the Mississippi Sound coastal environments and ecosystems, while engaging in hands-on activities that demonstrate the collection of marine and atmospheric science data. This will take place aboard a Ship Island Ferry in the Mississippi Sound and at Ship Island.
Accessibility: Students will need to be able to spend the day in the sun and heat while using sampling equipment on Ship Island.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

A day aboard the Ship Island Ferry in the Mississippi Sound and at Ship Island
Equipment and supplies
Lunch
MSU, NGI and MSAQ educators and staff

OBJECTIVES:

Introduce participating students to fundamental concepts of marine and atmospheric science in the context of the Mississippi Sound coastal environments and ecosystems.
Demonstrate ongoing research being conducted in the Mississippi Sound by MSU and Mississippi Aquarium scientists.
Guide participating students in hands-on activities that demonstrate the collection of marine and atmospheric science data.
Introduce students to career paths in marine and atmospheric science.

ITINERARY:

8:30AM Drop-off
8:30AM - 9AM Introductory remarks from scientists and safety briefing by ferry captain and crew.
9AM - 10AM: Ferry to Ship Island and conduct marine scientific data collection and demonstration modules on marine species, coastal weather and storms, water quality, seafloor sediment/benthic habitat.
10AM - 12:30PM: Hike around the west tip of Ship Island exploring native flora and fauna.
12:30PM - 1PM: Lunch at the Ship Island pavilion.
1PM - 1:45PM: Tour of Fort Massachusetts and exploration of how geography effects history.
1:45PM - 2:30PM: Presentation of career pathways in marine science, technology, and engineering.
2:30PM - 3:30PM: Return to Gulfport Harbor.
3:30PM Wrap-up and concluding remarks, and pick-up.

*Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Registration not confirmed until we receive a completed online waiver.

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