Sanibel Sea School offers after-school beachcombing
By SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL - | Feb 10, 2021
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After-school beachcombing students explore the beach and learn more about common items that wash ashore on Sanibel.
Throughout January, Sanibel Sea School educators offered after-school beachcombing each Tuesday. The session was designed to be a hands-on, after-school activity to get outside and explore nature.
Students used their powers of observation to compare and contrast shorelines on the bay and Gulf.
“On our way to the beach we honed our observation skills by playing games to notice less conspicuous things in nature,” Marine Science Educator Brianna Machuga said. “Then my students were able to notice subtle differences in the shorelines, such as larger shells on the Gulf side of the island.”
Sanibel Sea School holds first camp of 2020
By SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL - | Jan 21, 2021
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Sanibel Sea School campers enjoy surfing in the Gulf during winter camp.
The Sanibel Sea School was excited to offer one session of Winter Camp, themed “New Year, New Ocean,” during the last week of December.
In order to keep campers, employees and the community safe, staff implemented several COVID-safe procedures throughout the week. The camp was limited to 20 participants, who were split into smaller groups, and masks, social distancing and lots of hand-washing were incorporated. The education team was able to pull off a successful and safe winter camp.
Coastal Watch launches new mangrove initiative
By COASTAL WATCH - | Dec 23, 2020
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Coastal Watch recently announced a new initiative, “Back to Our Roots.”
Coastal Watch reported that mangroves are a vital source of energy, provide nursery habitats for juvenile fish, nesting habitat for wading birds, stabilize shorelines by reducing erosion and are a buffer against storm damage. Many people are familiar with these iconic trees, but few may understand how tightly linked they are to the marine ecosystem in Southwest Florida.
This year, Coastal Watch is embarking on a new initiative to teach the value of mangroves on the islands through community involvement. Through the educational initiative, “Back to Our Roots,” it is inviting residents to “adopt” their own mangrove to nurture so it can be planted at a mangrove restoration site on Sanibel or Captiva.
Sanibel Sea School to offer private boating sessions
By SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL - | Dec 23, 2020
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Explore the waters around Sanibel with the Sanibel Sea School s boat-based private sessions.
Starting in January, the Sanibel Sea School will begin offering family boat-based private sessions.
Join the organization’s marine science educators and captains to learn about and explore the areas of Sanibel’s surrounding waters. Sessions can be fully customized for the group’s ages and interests.
Educators can discuss barrier island ecology, or even topics such as mangrove forests, seagrass, estuaries and more. Dolphins, manatees, live shells and bird species are frequently encountered on the water and the educators will share their knowledge of the area and the creatures that inhabit it.
Sanibel Sea School announces new after-school programming
By SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL - | Dec 16, 2020
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The Sanibel Sea School is excited to introduce After School Canoeing to its 2021 lineup.
The Sanibel Sea School is excited to introduce After School Canoeing to its 2021 lineup.
The Sanibel Sea School will offer a variety after-school programs this winter and spring.
The next lineup of programs will begin in mid-January and continue through May. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 and include beachcombing, surfing, ocean art and canoeing. The sessions are $20 per student. Registration is open at https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/afterschool.