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Marine Science Center program information
The Marine Science Center offers a wide variety of program for children and adults throughout the year. Students young and old can discover the many wonders of marine life in environmentally rich Volusia County. For more information, please call the Marine Science Center at (386) 304-5545.

Please note that program dates and fees may be changed without notice; weather may also affect programs. Programs are open to the public, and registration fees may apply. For advance registration or more information, please call the Marine Science Center, at (386) 304-5529.

Program times are 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

2008

Guided Tours
Daily
Marine Science Center – Entrance
Guided tours of the Marine Science Center are offered daily by the education staff. Please call for times, or check our activity board at the MSC entrance for specific tour times. Please allow a minimum of one hour to participate in the tour. No registration is required, however space is limited.

August

Squid Dissection
Saturday August 23
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Marine Science Center Lab
Minimum age is 10 years old
Please register by calling (386) 304-5545, or (386) 304-5529
Space is limited – maximum of 15 participants
Ever wonder how squid swim? Curious about how they look before they make it to a restaurant menu? Join our resident Biology instructor and Master Naturalist Rusty Norris for this fun and informative day of biology! Learn all of the ins and outs of dissecting our favorite mollusk, the squid! This program is perfect for the up-and-coming biologist in your family, or anyone who just wants to get scientific! Gloves will be provided, but please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little messy.

Environmental learning opportunities

The Volusia County Marine Science Center is expanding its learning opportunities with a new series and will offer programs where participants can explore archaeological sites, mangroves and wildlife havens, and participate in guided beach walks.

Participants should meet at the designated location and dress for the outdoors, bringing sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Advance registration is not required. All programs are free and open to the public, though park entrance fees may apply.

All programs are open to the public, and registration fees may apply. For advance registration or more information, please call the Marine Science Center, at (386) 304-5529.