Marine Research Class Series

Thursday Mornings @ Boynton Beach Inlet Park
Secular

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM

(Page last updated: Friday, October 31, 2025)

Meeting Location

Boynton Beach Inlet Park, 6990 N Ocean Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Upon entering the park, turn left. We will be meeting at one of the covered pavilions.
Entrance Fee: None

Homework Reading

Before coming to class, read Florida’s Living Beaches Field Guide (2nd Edition) pages 33-34. Please complete page 20 in your Field Journals if you were not able to complete it during our last class on Oct.30th.

Class Topic & Learning Activity

Students will learn about global ocean currents including surface and deep ocean circulation patterns as well as local ocean currents such as tidal and rip currents. Be sure to bring your copy of the Florida’s Living Beaches Field Guide with you to each class so that you will be able to complete all the class activities.

Water or Beach Activity

The day’s activity will include a learning activity on liquid densities and how to estimate current speed.

Appropriate Attire: It is always recommended that you come to class prepared to get wet. Have your child wear his or her swimsuit, beach-appropriate clothing, water shoes and bring a filled water bottle.

Please make sure that your child wears the appropriate clothing for our class. If your child does not have the appropriate attire (i.e. swimming suit, water shoes or snorkel gear) to complete the planned activity, unfortunately he or she will not be able to participate.