MSU SEAS

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.

• 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

• 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.