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Lab Days: Fish Ecology
The girls got a crash course on the common characteristics of fishes and the important local species we have here in the Tampa Bay area.
July 2, 2018Girls Camp
Lab Days: Electron Microscopy
The objective of this lab was to explore the Ocean Microcosm using the Transmission (TEM) and Scanning Electron microscopes (SEM) and record images of some these marine microbes.
June 29, 2018Girls Camp
In the Field: Explorations on Caladesi Island
The goal of the field trip was to explore and examine the processes that shape and change barrier islands.
June 25, 2018Girls Camp
Lab Days: Fisheries and Habitat Conservation
Campers learned about marine protected areas (MPAs) and the approaches scientists use to study fish populations.
June 22, 2018Girls Camp
Next week is Lightning Awareness Week
Tropical storms have been on the move since May, a little earlier than usual this year, and right now is as good a time as ever to brush up on your lightning safety protocols.
June 21, 2018News
Heading to the beach? Get ready for thick, slimy seaweed
The reason for the heavy growth of seaweed remains unclear, said Chuanmin Hu, of the 黑料网吃瓜爆料.
June 20, 2018News
In the field: Cruise aboard the R/V ANGARI
Over the course of our three days at sea, campers had the opportunity to sample multiple research sites onboard the R/V ANGARI both inside Tampa Bay and passing underneath the Skyway bridge to sample in the Gulf of Mexico.
June 19, 2018Girls Camp
Single-celled architects headline the upcoming 鈥淔ORAMS 2018鈥� conference in Scotland
Pamela Hallock Muller has studied foraminifera since the mid 鈥�70s when she was first introduced to them during her graduate studies by other grad students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
June 19, 2018News
And that鈥檚 a wrap! Staff Training 2018
From learning lesson plans, engaging in daily 鈥淓nergizer鈥� activities, and inventorying field trip supplies, it really wasn鈥檛 too difficult having a bunch of focused fun in preparation for having a bunch of more fun.
June 18, 2018Girls Camp
In the field: Field trip to Shell Key Preserve
On our trip, we kayaked to the preserve on Shell Key.
June 18, 2018Girls Camp
In the field: Field Trip to Fort De Soto
During our field trip to Fort De Soto, the OCG girls got up-close and personal with sediments answering these sorts of mysteries.
June 16, 2018Girls Camp
Question of Straws: CMS Advises St. Pete City Council HERS Committee
The City of St. Petersburg sustainability program continues to move forward with ocean friendly practices.
June 16, 2018News