Welcome to MarineQuest!
MarineQuest is the official marine science outreach program for the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson College of Education, and the Center for Marine Science providing young people with opportunities to explore, discover and value our marine habitats. Whether you experience MarineQuest as a summer camper exploring the ocean or as a student on a school field trip discovering the marsh, the outcome is the same: MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach; MarineQuest is making waves in environmental education!
My daughter Tess loved everything about her experience at MarineQuest... It was clear not only that she enjoyed your program, but that she learned an extraordinary amount. -Deborah B, parent
Coastal Climate Science and Engineering Expo 2022
MarineQuest Explorer is our quarterly newsletter full of education, announcements, hands-on activities, and more. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, email us.
Wave Breaking News
Residential is BACK this Summer at MarineQuest for Ages 9 - 17! For more information, click here!
UNCW alum Joe Oliver ’06 and his Coral Vita teammates have been recognized for their work to rejuvenate reefs destroyed by ocean warming with a prestigious Earthshot Prize. To read the full article, click here.
On October 23rd, GLOW Academy students will join MarineQuest and explore cartilaginous fish including sharks and stingrays. The students will investigate and compare their internal and external anatomy, discover keen senses and examine female sharks and their lifecycle.
Brian Davis Memorial Fund: A scholarship has been created in his name to be given to a young person who shares Brian's love for the ocean and diving. If you would like to donate, click here.
MarineQuest Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Upcoming MarineQuest Events
Sea S.P.A.M.S.
Spring 2022 Weekend Programs
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MarineQuest 2022 Summer Programs
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