Marine Research Class Series

Thursday Mornings @ Boynton Beach Inlet Park
Secular

This Month’s Activities

Next Class: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM

(Page last updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2026)

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

There is no homework reading for this month’s class

Class Topic & Learning Activity

Students will learn about beach erosion and its impact on the sandy beach environment. 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 performing a second surveying activity and comparing the results with those recorded as a part of the first surveying activity. Students will then determine if the beach is gaining or losing sand and estimate the amount of sand lost or gained over the past few weeks.

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.