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OCG in the Lab: Seafloor Geology
The lab started with a crash course in geologic history, where the girls learned about significant geological events from the formation of the Earth, to the Age of the Dinosaurs, to the beginning of human history, to now.
June 30, 2017Summer Programs

OCG in the Lab: Beaches Rock!
The Beaches Rock! lab explored aspects of coastal and geological oceanography.
June 28, 2017Summer Programs

OCG in the Lab: Fish Ecology
On Day One they examined several fish species local to Tampa Bay including Silver Trout, Guitarfish, Little Tunny, and much more!
June 27, 2017Summer Programs

OCG in the Field: Caladesi Island
The trip to Caladesi Island is the final field trip of OCG, and focuses on physical coastal processes and beach ecology, especially the beach sand dunes.
June 26, 2017Summer Programs

OCG in the Field: Research Cruise Aboard the R/V ANGARI
The ANGARI foundation, founded by sisters Angela and Kari, brought up their research vessel, the ANGARI, for OCG.
June 26, 2017Summer Programs

OCG in the Field: Shell Key
The girls learned about the creatures that live inside of the shells and how to differentiate the types of Molluscs found on Shell Key.
June 24, 2017Summer Programs

Girls Inc of Pinellas visits the College of Marine Science
Over 30 girls, ages 7 to 9, visited the College of Marine Science to interact with the faculty, researchers, and student scientists on campus
June 23, 2017Community Engagement, News

OCG in the Field: Ft De Soto
Our day at Fort De Soto county park was one of three field trips in which the girls were able to experience real science in its purest form.
June 22, 2017Summer Programs

First Days at Camp – Team-building & Exploring Ocean Concepts
911±¬ÁÏÍø use the first days of camp to introduce important ocean concepts to provide the campers with a strong foundation of knowledge to build upon.
June 14, 2017Summer Programs

Countdown to Camp: Ready to Set Sail!
As one of the last training days, the Staff embarked on a kayaking trip to Shell Key.
June 7, 2017Summer Programs

Countdown to Camp: Staff Training Continues
Every year our activities, field trips, and experiments become better and more creative due to the input from our staff, directors, and our campers!
June 2, 2017Summer Programs

Trace metal chemistry: less is more
One billion liters of seawater would be required to gather just 25 grams of iron, yet this trace element is essential to every form of life on the planet.
May 30, 2017News