Florida 4-H Marine & Aquatic Education

Do you enjoy learning about marine or aquatic life? The 4-H Youth Development Program offers a variety of curriculum materials, youth projects, and group events in marine and aquatic sciences.

Project Categories & Materials

• County Marine/Aquatic Projects - SUCCESS STORIES

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State Contests for 4-H Youth

The Marine Ecology Event is a annual competitive event open to all 4-Hers that helps increase their awareness and appreciation of Florida's marine habitats and organisms. It is usually held in early November. Stay tuned for when next year's event will be held! A Marine and Aquatic Photography Contest is held at the same time in conjunction with the Marine Ecology Event.

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Youth Camping Opportunities

Marine Camp is a summer residential camping program that offers youth closer encounters with the marine world. Outdoor Ed-Venture Camps provide youth with additional aquatic and outdoor adventures. Check with your County Extension office for local opportunities to learn about aquatic and/or marine life.

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4-H Sportfishing Program

Florida 4-H has a youth Sportfishing Program.  Click on the name to find out about upcoming activities, trainings, and available resources. Sportfishing camps offer youth opportunities to learn about fishing and fishing related skills such as casting, tackle crafting, aquatic ecology, and more.

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Adult Learning Opportunities

4-H Faculty and Volunteers: Do you want to gain skills in developing youth fishing programs and/or marine education activities? SEE BELOW!

Developing a Youth Fishing Program
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Adventures in Marine Education
October 7-8, 2009
4-H Camp Timpoochee

Registration brochure (pdf)

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COSEE Workshops and Institutes in Marine Science

For more information on 2009 Informal Workshop click here.

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Florida Sea Grant

Florida Sea Grant seeks to increase marine literacy among people of all ages and offers a variety of programs and resources in marine and environmental sciences. Florida Sea Grant faculty provide marine education programs to both formal and non-formal educators.  Florida Sea Grant faculty work with 4-H agents, volunteers, and youth in the development and delivery of marine science programs. For more information on Sea Grant marine education, click here.

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