Programs will help girls ages 10 -14 better understand local and global marine issues, find their “ecological addresses” and increase their ocean literacy.
Dr. Karen Eckert, a research scientist at Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort and executive director of Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Network (WIDECAST), will be the keynote speaker.
The day features hands-on activities such as live animal encounters, microscope discovery, kayaking and marsh and maritime forest explorations. Participants also can learn about career options at a career and information fair, as they meet women from marine fields such as science, history and the arts.
There is no charge for the workshop, but participants must register in advance and be accompanied by a chaperone. One adult may chaperone up to five girls. Registered participants and chaperones will be admitted to the Aquarium without charge. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Participants will receive a T-shirt and other giveaways. Chaperones and participants will be eligible to win prizes in drawings to wrap up the day.
For more information, contact Allison Gleason Besch, Group Programs Coordinator at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort , 252-728-7317; or Laurie Streble, Outreach Coordinator at the Aquarium, 252-247-4003, ext. 283.
To register, contact Aquarium Registrar Pam Pittman at 252- 247-4003, ext. 257.
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