Florida’s Marine Animals
Field Course

High School
Biblically-Based

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Due to poor weather conditions and water visibility, our class at Peanut Island has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. All other details remain the same.

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

(Page last updated: Thursday, March 5, 2026)

Meeting Location

Meeting Location:  Phil Foster Park, 900 Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. We will meet next to the bathroom on the west side of the park under one of the covered pavilions.
Parking Fee: None.
Facility Amenities: Phil Foster Park is located on the intracoastal waterway and offers a fun environment for swimming in a calm water area. Park amenities include a playground, covered picnic tables, outdoor showers and bathrooms.

Class Topic

This month we will be discussing cephalopods. We will spend the morning discussing the topic and reviewing the homework assignment. Students must bring their notes from their completed homework assignment with them to class so that they can participate in the class discussion.

Water or Beach Activity

Students will be led on a guided snorkel in the calm waters around Blue Heron Bridge, weather permitting. Students will be able to view an artificial reef that is home to a variety of local marine life including several different species of cephalopod including octopuses and squid.

Appropriate Attire: Students must wear their swimsuits and beach-appropriate clothing and bring their own snorkel and mask. Swim fins are not allowed during Saltwater Studies events, but water shoes are recommended as an alternative. All students will be required to wear snorkel vests provided by Saltwater Studies as a safety precaution.