Contact Marinequest

MarineQuest Office

910/962.2640

marinequest@uncw.edu

 

Registration

Register for Coastal Cruisers

By Phone: 910/962.3195

 

Program Information

Summer Confirmation Packet

What to Bring/Wear | PDF

MarineQuest Code of Conduct | PDF

Cancellation Policy | PDF

 

 

 

 

Coastal Cruisers: Ages 7-8

Must have completed first grade and turn 7 by June 1st

Take a wild ride with MarineQuest and discover the migratory species that cruise our coast. Track the movements of turtles, sharks, whales and dolphins as they travel our shores. Learn how scientists use tagging, telemetry and photo-identification to document different migratory species in our coastal waters. Experiment with ocean currents and barrier island movement. Discover why hurricanes like to travel our coastline. By the end of the week you'll be a certified Coastal Cruiser, too.

Field excursions include:

• Going to the beach, marsh, bird sanctuary, Center for Marine Science and NC Aquarium and more....

Highlights include:

• Make a map and compass; learn how to use binoculars; go snorkeling in shallow sea grass beds; go seining, dip netting and fishing; study marine organisms life cycles; study turtle nesting and sea level rise; study the impact of overfishing on shark populations; get swallowed up by a life size Right Whale!

 Program Dates and Tuition

Day of Week:	Monday - Friday
Time:	8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Friday pick-up at 12:00 p.m.
Staff / Child Ratio:	1:10
Location:	UNCW Campus - drop off at Isaac Bear parking lot
Summer 2013 Dates:	Session 1: July 15 - 19 Session 2: July 22 - 26
Tuition:	$245, before May 1; $270, after May 1

If you would like to pay in installments, please check out our Tuition Payment Schedule | PDF. Payment plan payments may be started online by paying deposit. Questions call 910.962.3195.