Contact Marinequest
MarineQuest Office
910/962.2640
Apply
By Phone: 910/962.3195
Program Information
What to Bring / Wear | PDF
MarineQuest Code of Conduct | PDF
Cancellation Policy | PDF
Ocean Lab Brochure
Ocean Lab | PDF
residential information
MarineQuest Airline Information
The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off students at
Wilmington International Airport at no cost. An airline request form is required
(see above link for more details).
Residential FAQ's
• Linens are not provided - bring XL twin sheets, pillows, and blankets.
• Laundry facilities are available at no cost - bring detergent
• No electronic equipment (other than cell phones) is allowed.
• What to Bring/Wear | PDF
Ocean Lab: Ages 13-14
Must have completed 7th grade and turn 13 by June 1st
Spend a week at Ocean Lab immersing yourself in the fantastic field of marine biology. Explore the biodiversity of the ocean, from the tiniest microbes to the largest whale, and discover some of the key species inhabiting our coastal waters, including sharks, sea turtles, whales, and local fishes. Learn about the important role that ocean chemistry, geology and physics plays in supporting marine life while conducting field studies in that great big outdoor lab we call an ocean.
Field excursions include:
- Going to the beach, salt marsh, fouling station, estuary, ocean research cruise, Masonboro Island, Sea Turtle Hospital, and Center for Marine Science, and other marine facilities.
Highlights include:
- Research cruise with trawl; comparative fish, arthropod, mollusk, and echinoderm dissections; kayaking; boogie board oceanography; shallow water snorkeling; marsh seining; take core samples for benthic invertebrate analysis; analyze water samples; tour sea turtle hospital; explore rocky outcrops
Program Dates and Tuition
Day of Week: |
Sunday / Monday - Friday | |
Time: |
8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. p/u on Friday is at 12:30 p.m. | |
Staff / Child Ratio: |
1:10 | |
| Location: | UNCW Campus - Commuter drop off at Isaac Bear parking lot | |
| Summer 2013 Dates: | Session 1: June 16 - 21 Session 2: July 7 - 12 Session 3: July 14 - 19 Session 4: July 28 - Aug 2 |
|
| Residential students must arrive on Sunday by 3 p.m. while commuting students join the program Monday at 8 a.m. | ||
| Commuter Tuition: | $450, before May 1 $495, after May 1 |
|
| Residential Tuition: | $725, before May 1 $770, 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.
Program Application & Registration
You must register by 5:00pm the Tuesday before your program is to begin.
Before completing your application, please review the Cancellation Policy | PDF and the expected MarineQuest Student Code of Conduct | PDF.
To apply for Ocean Lab, you must complete the MarineQuest Summer Program Application. See the links below to begin your application process.
• Complete your application online
• Download
and mail in your application | PDF
•
Download the teacher recommendation form | PDF
• Allow your teacher to complete their teacher recommendation
online
Please Note: A completed application does not register you for your program. All applications will first be reviewed by the MarineQuest Staff and upon acceptance, you will receive an e-mail explaining the final step in the registration process.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ
page.
• Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without
notice.
• Questions? Call 910.962.2640 or send an e-mail to marinequest@uncw.edu.
• Website and program content © UNCW MarineQuest
Donate Today