Posts Tagged ‘Marine Biology’
Building Pathways Through Nature: Welcoming Grace Place to Sanibel Sea School
This month, Sanibel Sea School was delighted to welcome nearly 80 kindergarten and first-grade students from the Naples-based Grace Place for Children & Families for two unforgettable beach field trips.…
Read MoreSpirals, Snail Trails, and Shell Adventures: Lightning Whelk Week at Sanibel Sea School
The last week of June at Sanibel Sea School, campers discovered that sometimes the smallest details can tell the biggest stories. During Spiral & Strike: Lightning Whelk Week, they dove…
Read MoreHigh School Students Explore Careers through Sanibel Sea School/FGCU Partnership
On June 26, Sanibel Sea School welcomed 45 local high school students from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Outreach Programs for a day of exploration, beach time, and hands-on marine science.…
Read MoreChristmas in June: All About Christmas Tree Worms
In Florida’s coral reefs, it is Christmas year-round with an abundance of Christmas tree worms! Scientifically known as Spirobranchus giganteus, these tropical worms are identifiable by their spiral plumage, bright…
Read MoreNew Partnership, New Adventures: Sea Squirts Summer Camps Begin at CECI
Sanibel Sea School’s youngest campers are off to a wild start this summer as our Sea Squirts camps for ages 4–6 officially launched on June 8 at our new location:…
Read MoreCounselors Prepare for a Safe and Successful Summer
As we geared up for our busiest season of the year, the safety and well-being of every child who joins us for camp was a priority for staff training. While…
Read MoreOrcas – The Killer Dolphin
Photo credit: Lars von Ritter Zahony / Ocean Image Bank Is it a whale? Is it a dolphin? It’s an Orca! These famous marine mammals, known as ‘killer whales’, are…
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Offers New Sunset Kayaking Experiences
On the evening of Apr. 14, seven participants joined Sanibel Sea School’s Lead Paddlesports Instructor Austin Wise for a guided sunset kayak that captured just how special it is to…
Read MoreChildren’s Center Marks Nearly Decade of Programs with Sanibel Sea School
Sanibel Sea School builds meaningful, long-term partnerships through its A Chance to Sea initiative, connecting children across Southwest Florida to the coast, often for the very first time. For nearly…
Read MoreSanibel School Students Deepen Connection to Coastal Ecosystems
On Apr. 16, Izzy Lutz, a Marine Science Educator from the Sanibel Sea School, brought hands-on, place-based learning directly into classrooms at The Sanibel School. Working closely with the school’s…
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