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MarineQuest 2008 Press Kit

About this Press Kit
Welcome to the online press kit for MarineQuest 2008. This article is designed to provide all the details you will need to cover the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's (FWRI) award-winning open house. The article also includes pictures and video highlights from MarineQuest 2007. For additional information please feel free to contact FWRI's media relations coordinator, Carli Segelson, at (727) 896-8626.

ABOUT MARINEQUEST

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 last April. 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.

Related Articles from the FWRI Web Site
MarineQuest 2008
Information on the 2008 public open house on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

MarineQuest School Daze 2008
A fun, free, hands-on field trip for students in grades 4 through 12. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, 2008.

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Event Materials
MarineQuest 2008 Flyer (PDF file—2.37 MB)
MarineQuest 2008 InfoCard (PDF file—2.23 MB)
MarineQuest 2008 Event Program (PDF file—1.05 MB)

Video Opportunities
Opportunities for live shots are available for morning, noon, and weekend newscasts. On April 17 and 18 shots are available from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for School Daze, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 for the public open house. Interviews with FWRI staff members are also available prior to the event.

The following MPEG files are a sample of the MarineQuest video available to media outlets for B-Roll. For more information or to schedule a live shot, please contact Carli Segelson at (727) 896-8626.

MarineQuest 2007 Highlights—Fish Feeding Ecology (MPEG file, 7.5 MB)
MarineQuest 2007 Highlights—Florida's Native Reptiles (MPEG file, 7.4 MB)
MarineQuest 2007 Highlights—Stock Enhancement Research Facility (MPEG file, 7.5 MB)
MarineQuest 2007 Highlights—Crustacean Fisheries (MPEG file, 7.4 MB)

Photos
MarineQuest Photo Gallery

News Releases
03/25/2008: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Announces MarineQuest 2008

MARINEQUEST 2008 SPONSORS



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