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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
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
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
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, 2017Girls Camp
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
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, 2017Girls Camp
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, 2017Girls Camp
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
OCG 2017 Kicks Off!
Our staff of Science Mentors and Counselors are hard at work preparing the field trip sites and experiments that the campers will explore this summer!
May 26, 2017Girls Camp
Port St. Petersburg: Marine Exploration Center
In conjunction with a renovated Port Saint Petersburg, the Marine Exploration Center is set to open by the end of this year.
May 24, 2017News
Center for Maritime and Port Studies: Education and skills for safer harbors
An expanded use of port facilities will require an increasing number of technically trained workers, particularly as security tightens at ports around the country.
May 22, 2017News