Posts Tagged ‘Marine Science’
Christmas 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…
Read MoreInspiring Ocean Love With Hendry County Students
On Apr. 24 and May 1, fourth-grade students from UptheGrove Elementary in Hendry County left their classrooms and headed to Sanibel Island for full-day field trips with Sanibel Sea School.…
Read MoreWelcome 2026 Camp Counselors!
We are thrilled to welcome ten new counselors this summer to teach camps at our Flagship campus, Bailey Homestead, and at CECI this year. Our summer camp counselors are an…
Read MoreCelebrating Marine Mothers on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day and we want to celebrate by admiring some of the ocean’s best moms! From giving birth to exhausting migrations, motherhood is no easy feat, no matter the…
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