Marine Ecology Project
The 4-H Marine Ecology Project provides 4-H youth with opportunities to learn about marine and aquatic worlds. The state 4-H office is not currently able to support the Marine Ecology Event at the state level; however, youth can participate in one of our three weeks of state marine camp, state photography and graphic design contests, and demonstrations and illustrated talks about marine ecology as part of county and district events and 4-H University. Volunteers are encouraged to work with 4-H and Sea Grant agents to offer local workshops and contests. As part of the marine ecology project, 4-H Leaders and club members go on marine field trips, visit museums and aquariums, have group study sessions, conduct internet research, and develop their own “mock contests.” In the process, youth learn important life skills.
The contest is divided into five sections. They are
1. marine and coastal plant identification;
2. marine invertebrate animal identification;
3. marine vertebrate animal identification;
4. Natural History Scavenger Hunt; and
5. knowledge of marine concepts and issues.
Answer key to all multiple choice questions
Junior Specific Materials
- Junior Multiple Choice Questions
- Junior MEE Species List
- Junior Species Identification Guide
- Junior Companion Guide
Intermediate/Senior Specific Materials
- Intermediate Multiple Choice Questions
- Senior Multiple Choice Questions
- Intermediate and Senior Species List
- Intermediate/Senior Species Identification Photo Guide
- Intermediate and Senior Companion Guide
- Lesson 4 -Coastal Ecosystems
Advanced Questions for Seniors
1. Advanced Level Species List for Sections 1, 2 and 3
2. Advanced Level Multiple Choice Questions (50)
3. Key to Advanced Level Multiple Choice Questions
NEW Answer Sheets
These new answer sheets may be used for setting up mock contests. Answer sheets contain spaces for answers as well as the names of organisms to be identified. All species are arranged alphabetically in groups.
- Junior Onsite Answer/species Lists (Sections 1, 2, and 3)
- Intermediate Onsite Answer/Species Lists (Sections 1, 2, and 3)
- Senior Onsite Answer/Species Lists (Sections 1, 2, and 3)
- Advanced Level Onsite Answer/Species Lists (Sections 1, 2, and 3)
- Section 4 – Sample Scavenger Hunt Clue/Answer Sheet
- Section 5 – Multiple Choice Answer Sheet (any level)
Marine Ecology Study Aides
- Preparing 4-H Youth for the MEE (pdf)
- Preparation Strategies for leaders and youth (pdf)
- List of Marine Education centers/facilities in S FL
- Grey vs red snapper (pdf)
- YouTube Video on Sealife in SW FL Estuaries