
Contact Marinequest
MarineQuest Office
910/962.2640
Apply
Online MarineQuest Diving
By Phone: 910/962.3195
Program Information
MarineQuest Code of Conduct | PDF
residential information
MarineQuest Airline Information
The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off students at
Wilmington International Airport at no cost. An airline request form is required
(see above link for more details).
Residential FAQ's
• Linens are not provided - bring XL twin sheets, pillows, and blankets.
• Laundry facilities are available at no cost - bring detergent
• No electronic equipment (other than cell phones) is allowed.
• What to Bring/Wear | PDF
MarineQuest Leadership Programs
MarineQuest's leadership academy is pleased to offer four fantastic programs! These programs have been designed for marine science enthusiasts with a drive for a better ocean of tomorrow. We offered a variety of programs including single gender, commuter, residential, and multi-week.
Click on each program name below for details and descriptions.
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Sea G.E.M.S. (ages 13-15) Swim in the wake of some truly inspirational marine scientists with Sea G.E.M.S. (Girls Exploring Marine Science) as you explore the contributions women have made to our understanding of the ocean. |
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Sea Lab (ages 12-14) From SCUBA to AUVs, ocean exploration has challenged men for decades. Discover their scientific achievements and how they changed the way we explore the marine environment.
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Sea G.E.M.S. Jr. (ages 10-12) Join Sea G.E.M.S. and discover how women are helping to protect the marine environment.. Participate in a junior research cruise, explore scientific snorkeling, and help with a service project that benefits the ocean. By week's end you will be LOL with your sea sisters! |
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Become an ocean leader with Oceans 17 where serious marine science enthusiasts conduct lab and field based experimental research while gaining hands on experience from UNCW researchers. |
Program Application & Registration
You must register by 5:00pm the Tuesday before your program is to begin.
To apply for any of our leadership programs, you must complete the MarineQuest Summer Program Application. Visit the information page for your chosen program to access its application.
Please Note: A completed application does not register you for your program. All applications will first be reviewed by the MarineQuest Staff and upon acceptance, you will receive an e-mail explaining the final step in the registration process.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ
page.
• Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject
to change without notice.
• Questions? Call 910.962.2640 or send an
e-mail to marinequest@uncw.edu.
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