Teacher Workshop: Coastal Marine Ecology

These waivers contain vital medical and dietary information that needs to be submitted for your safety.  Please fill out ASAP after purchasing a ticket.

Click here to submit your medical/waiver or type https://waivers.marinelab.org/TWSCoastal2026  into your browser window.

Questions?  Email tws@marinelab.org!

ITINERARY AND FEE 

Click here for itinerary.  Please note this itinerary may change dependent on weather, number of attendees, etc. The program fee includes all program activities including snorkeling trips by boat, overnight accommodations in our air conditioned dorm rooms, meals from Monday lunch through Friday lunch, and snorkel gear.  

WHAT TO BRING?

Click here for a list of what to bring (and what not to bring).

CARPOOL

We encourage you to GO BLUE!  Make a new friend, save some $, and reduce those carbon emissions - carpool your way down to Key Largo.  To help facilitate, a spreadsheet will be linked in your confirmation email.  If you are interested in carpooling, fill out your information and contact someone coming from the same area.

ARRIVING

You may arrive anytime between 11 AM and 1 PM on Monday, July 20. At 1:00 PM, there will be an orientation for all participants.  If your travel plans do not allow you to arrive during that time frame please let us know in advance.  If you are running late on the workshop start date, PLEASE call/text the MarineLab cell at 305-709-9949.  We will serve an optional lunch from 12 - 12:45 PM on arrival day to anyone who has checked in.  If you decide to not eat lunch with us, please be sure to eat before 1 PM orientation as we will be busy in program all afternoon until supper.

DAILY OPERATIONS

Meet in the pavilion prior to all field trips.   Any announcements will be made at that time.  Please refer to your program schedule for details on field trip destinations and topics. The itinerary is available on the website.  

DEPARTING

Please note that departure is scheduled for after lunch on July 24. No supper is provided that evening.   ***PLEASE make your travel arrangements accordingly!*** 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Your fee is fully refundable up to  June 30, 2026.  Your deposit is non refundable after June 30, 2026.  If you cancel after that time, you will receive a refund less the $150 deposit and a $50 administrative fee.  No refunds are available for no-shows.  Other refunds are considered on an individual basis.  Contact us ASAP if you cannot make the program. 

LIABILITY RELEASE

We require all participants to complete the Liability Release and Waiver. The form also supplies important information regarding any special dietary or medical needs.   

CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS  

Thirty four contact hours for continuing education points are available through this workshop at no additional cost.   Points are earned based on participation in the workshop.  No points will be awarded if participant leaves early or skips any of the field trips.  

WIFI

Free campus wide wireless internet access is available. 

FOOD AND DRINK

Meals are primarily school-cafeteria type food and are served in the cafeteria at the following times.  We are limited in accommodating special diets, but can provide gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian entrees to people who indicate that on their Information Form.  Monday July 20: We will offer lunch from 12 to 12:45 to anyone who has checked in.  If you decide to not eat lunch with us, please be sure to eat before 1 PM orientation as we will be busy in program all afternoon until supper. Friday July 24:  Your last meal at MarineLab is LUNCH at 12:15 PM.  

ACCOMMODATIONS

Housing is in our air-conditioned dorm-style rooms.  These rooms contain up to 8 people and are sex-segregated.  Beds come with twin linens, a pillow and a blanket.  Room keys are not issued.  Anything especially valuable should be left at home.  However, cameras and personal items are safe in the rooms or you may lock them in your car.  Toilet and shower facilities are on the first floor. These are large rooms with enclosed stalls and showers.  You will probably want to bring a robe and flip flops to wear to and from the showers.

SMOKING

No one is permitted to smoke on property.  You must go off the grounds if you wish to smoke.  

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Please limit consumption of any alcoholic beverages to after the evening  programs are over.   Thanks!