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MarineQuest

MarineQuest

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Welcome to MarineQuest!

For 45 years, UNCW MarineQuest has provided enriching academic opportunities for the preK-12 community to explore, discover and value our marine habitats and encourage them to develop into environmentally responsible adults.

Check out all the ways you can be involved below!

THIS SATURDAY - UNCW STEM Expo!

Join us on Saturday, April 25 for the UNCW STEM Expo! This free, family-friendly event brings science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life through interactive, hands-on activities inspired by our coast, oceans, and marine environments.

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Registration is OPEN! Summer 2026

Learning doesn't take the summer off, but you won’t find any textbooks here. MarineQuest Summer Enrichment Programs get kids outside so they can get their hands dirty and feet wet as they learn about the wonderful coastal environment where we live!

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Discover Academic Year Programs

MarineQuest doesn't stop when the academic school starts. Stay connected with MarineQuest all year long by attending one of our academic year programs.

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Request a Field Trip Program

Whether we bring the lab experience to your classroom, learn together at UNCW's Center for Marine Science Lab, or journey to the marshes for field research, our School Programs offer students the chance to study a variety of Marine Science curriculums.

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“ My experience with MarineQuest Summer Camp further confirmed my desire and interest to pursue a career in marine biology. My time at UNCW was a positive and memorable one and I hope to enroll as a college student once I graduate from high school.  ”
Kendra Student

Give to MarineQuest

Your gift will provide a student with an opportunity to explore and discover marine ecosystems. Without your support scholarship recipients would not be afforded this experience.
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Contact Us

MarineQuest

Phone: 910.962.2640

marinequest@uncw.edu

Main Office: 626 MacMillan Ave. 
MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane 

Registration Office:
Phone: 910.962.2939

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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