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Lab Days: Fisheries and Habitat Conservation
Campers learned about marine protected areas (MPAs) and the approaches scientists use to study fish populations.
June 22, 2018Girls Camp
In the field: Cruise aboard the R/V ANGARI
Over the course of our three days at sea, campers had the opportunity to sample multiple research sites onboard the R/V ANGARI both inside Tampa Bay and passing underneath the Skyway bridge to sample in the Gulf of Mexico.
June 19, 2018Girls Camp
And that’s a wrap! Staff Training 2018
From learning lesson plans, engaging in daily “Energizer” activities, and inventorying field trip supplies, it really wasn’t too difficult having a bunch of focused fun in preparation for having a bunch of more fun.
June 18, 2018Girls Camp
In the field: Field trip to Shell Key Preserve
On our trip, we kayaked to the preserve on Shell Key.
June 18, 2018Girls Camp
In the field: Field Trip to Fort De Soto
During our field trip to Fort De Soto, the OCG girls got up-close and personal with sediments answering these sorts of mysteries.
June 16, 2018Girls Camp
The importance of OCG to my professional development
Today the campers and staff participated in what we call “Concept Rotations” where groups of 4-5 moved between six stations every 40 minutes.
June 13, 2018Girls Camp
OCG Food for Thought: Fish Banks
Campers participated in an interactive simulation in which the girls played the roles of fisherwomen in a commercial fishing fleet.
July 7, 2017Girls Camp
OCG Wrapping Up: SeaWorld Trip
SeaWorld was a wonderful finale to the Oceanography Camp
July 7, 2017Girls Camp
OCG in the Lab: Electron Microscopy
With the TEM, the girls were able to look into the middle of cells, and see all the organelles, including the mitrochondria, the “powerhouse” of a cell. They were also able to see bacteria, and even individual viruses.
July 3, 2017Girls Camp
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
OCG in the Lab: Marine Microbiology
The marine microbiology lab had four main activities for the campers to do.
June 30, 2017Girls Camp
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