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MarineQuest School Daze

Enjoy a fun, free, hands-on field trip for students in grades 4 through 12.

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MARINEQUEST SCHOOL DAZE 2008
Thursday, April 17 and
Friday, April 18, 2008

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
St. Petersburg, Florida

In 1995, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) held its first MarineQuest open house. The event was created to inform the public about the research performed at the institute and to introduce the community to the world of marine science. The following year, MarineQuest expanded; FWRI added a second day to provide local schools and students with an opportunity to visit the institute.

In the years that followed, MarineQuest evolved into a three-day event that welcomed thousands; over 5,000 people attended the thirteenth annual MarineQuest, held April 19–21, 2007. The first two days are held on a Thursday and Friday. This accommodates students in grades 4–12 who are invited to participate in "School Daze," a special version of MarineQuest available to schools by registration only. Students tour lab stations managed by FWRI scientists. Vibrant exhibits with hands-on displays and activities draw students into the world of marine science and the fascinating things that FWRI scientists discover.

About the MarineQuest School Daze Program
The MarineQuest School Daze program is two-and-a-half hours long. During the half-hour introductory program in the Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium, students learn about the institute through interviews with staff researchers, combined with footage of scientists in the field. The remaining two hours are spent visiting six of the 30 lab stations on display. Tours are organized ahead of time, and FWRI staff members act as tour guides, ensuring that you make your way to each station on time. At the lab stations, researchers use hands-on demonstrations and activities to explain individual research projects to the students.

Tour Sessions
Five tour sessions are offered on each of the two days of the School Daze program. The first tour session begins at 9:00 a.m. and is completed at 11:30 a.m.; the subsequent sessions begin at the top of each hour (10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.) and last for two-and-a-half hours. The last session ends at 3:30 p.m. We recommend that you arrive at the institute no later than 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin.

	MarineQuest School Daze Tour Schedule
	Arrive	Tour Begins	Tour Ends
	8:45 a.m.	9:00 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
	9:45 a.m.	10:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m.
	10:45 a.m.	11:00 a.m.	1:30 p.m.
	11:45 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
	12:45 p.m.	1:00 p.m.	3:30 p.m.

MarineQuest School Daze 2008
MarineQuest School Daze 2008 will be held on Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18.

How to Register
At this time, MarineQuest 2008 is completely booked. To be added to our waiting list, please visit our registration page.

Come join us for MarineQuest—we've got fun down to a science!

Additional Information:
Sample Tour Schedule (78 KB)

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