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MERI invites you to pack a lunch, strap on a backpack, and explore the islands of mid-coast Maine while viewing seals, porpoise, bald eagles, seabirds, and more! Blue Hill Bay is our classroom, and school was never this fun!

Schedule for late June to early September.
(No Programs on July 4)

Ages 6-10
Island Explorer 1:
Enjoy a boat ride in Blue Hill Bay and explore the tide-pools of an uninhabited island. Marine ecology activities and wildlife observations are featured in this educational program. $30
Tuesdays, 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Ages 8-12
Island Explorer 2:
Learn island ecology, identify marine life using field guides, and discover the intricate food web of Blue Hill Bay aboard the RV MERI on this field excursion. Participants will explore lobster traps, observe marine mammals and birds, and visit an undeveloped coastal island while learning about their natural environment. $40
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ages 10-16
Island Explorer 3:
Looking closely at wildlife, island ecology, and marine research methods, participants get an in-depth look at coastal habitats. Lobster biology, rocky intertidal zonation, and water chemistry are all incorporated into this valuable educational experience. $40
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Island Excursion (all ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride aboard the RV MERI to an area island and learn about Maine’s coastal habitats. Pull lobster traps, explore intertidal zones, and observe marine wildlife in their habitats on this unique island adventure. Adults $60/ Children (under 16) $40

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Summer Schedule

If you're going to be in Maine this summer, make sure to spend a day with us on the water and be sure to stop in and enjoy a good book or browse through our Eco-Store.

For more information about any of our programs,contact the MERI Center for Marine Studies: info@meriresearch.org

MERI Center for Marine Studies
55 Main Street
PO Box 1652
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Tel: 207-374-2135
Fax: 207-374-2931
Email: info@meriresearch.org

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