Florida’s Marine Animals
Field Course

Middle School
Biblically-Based

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Friday, Apr. 24, 2026; 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

(Page last updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Meeting Location

Meeting Location: Riviera Beach City Marina, 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. We will meet at the Peanut Island Shuttle.
Entrance Fee: The Peanut Island Shuttle charges a fee for transportation to the island. The cost is $25 plus tax for adults and half price for children ten years old and under. Cash or credit card is accepted. Saltwater Studies will cover the shuttle cost for registered students. Parents and siblings will be responsible to pay their fee directly to Peanut Island Shuttle if they would like to visit the island.

Class Topic

This month we will be discussing corals. 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

Beach or Water Activity

Students will be led on a guided snorkel in the waters around Peanut Island, weather permitting. Students will be able to view an artificial reef that is home to a variety of corals and is a part of a monitored research project.

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.