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![The rainbow “filter” for the photo was made using the eye piece of the spectroscope the girls made during the lab.](/marine-science/news/images/the-rainbow-filter-ocg-2017-490x327.jpg)
OCG in the Lab: Remote Sensing & Satellite Imagery
This lab helps the campers understand how satellite data can be used to research the ocean.
July 3, 2017Girls Camp
![Throughout the lab, the campers had to stop and make hypotheses about the results of the different experiments.](/marine-science/news/images/campers-making-hypotheses-ocg-2017-490x327.jpg)
OCG in the Lab: Marine Microbiology
The marine microbiology lab had four main activities for the campers to do.
June 30, 2017Girls Camp
![Growing bacteria in petri dishes can make interesting patterns.](/marine-science/news/images/interactions-within-bacteria-and-fungi-to-look-for-new-antibiotic-activities-490x327.jpg)
OCG in the Lab: Ocean Medical Research
The Ocean Medical Research lab at OCG focused on teaching the campers the way scientists can use ocean research for applications in human health.
June 30, 2017Girls Camp
![Looking at the grain sizes within a core.](/marine-science/news/images/looking-at-the-grain-sizes-within-a-core-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![The OCG girls constructed a dirt cake.](/marine-science/news/images/ocg-girls-constructed-a-dirt-cake-2017-490x327.jpg)
OCG in the Lab: Beaches Rock!
The Beaches Rock! lab explored aspects of coastal and geological oceanography.
June 28, 2017Girls Camp
![A fresh fish found inside another fish’s stomach!](/marine-science/news/images/a-fresh-fish-found-inside-another-fishs-stomach-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/marine-science/news/images/caladesi-island-ocg-2017-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![Sunshine skyway, aboard the R/V ANGARI](/marine-science/news/images/research-cruise-aboard-the-research-vessel-angari-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![Shell Key Field Trip](/marine-science/news/images/shell-key-field-trip-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![Over 30 girls, ages 7 to 9, visited the College of Marine Science to interact with the faculty, researchers, and student scientists on campus.](/marine-science/news/images/girls-inc-visits-usf-college-of-marine-science-490x327.jpg)
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
![Ft De Soto](/marine-science/news/images/ft-de-soto-field-trip-ocg-2017-490x327.jpg)
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, 2017Girls Camp
![Team-building & Exploring Ocean Concepts](/marine-science/news/images/team-building-and-exploring-ocean-concepts-490x327.jpg)
First Days at Camp – Team-building & Exploring Ocean Concepts
We 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, 2017Girls Camp