Marine Studies

Marine Studies at Canterbury is a school-wide program for students in prekindergarten through grade 12, focusing on all aspects of marine science and environmental education. Students will be able to see a Maine lobster in a touch tank, know the difference between types of mangroves, culture fish of different species, plant marsh grass to stabilize shorelines, kayak in local waters to observe the environment, and enjoy fishing trips that are as much fun as they are scientific observation.

The Marine Studies Education Center (M.S.E.C.) is the centerpiece of our program and while located on the Knowlton Campus, is available to all students and teachers. The M.S.E.C. learning laboratory contains both classroom and laboratory space, state-of-the-art technology, a laptop lab, and an interactive SMART board. A kayak fleet, 23 foot Sea-Pro bay boat, and three aquarium touch tanks filled with crabs, sea stars, fish, shrimp, and tunicates are already inspiring an appreciation of the local environment.

Taking advantage of the school's Knowlton Campus location on a creek that feeds into Tampa Bay and the adjacent mangrove habitat, students have direct access to the estuary and a living laboratory to explore. Relationships with many local resource organizations including Tampa Bay Watch, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Eckerd College and the College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida, allow Canterbury's Marine Studies program to offer learning opportunities available at no other area school.

Canterbury faculty, professors from the University of South Florida and Eckerd College, and community leaders with expertise in marine life developed a challenging and exciting curriculum with the added component of community service. This program encourages and inspires faculty and students to explore all four fields of oceanography, integrating marine geology, marine biology, marine chemistry and physical oceanography for unique, hands-on experiences.

Dan Otis
Director of Marine Studies
(727) 521-5921 (727) 521-5921

Jenna Cummings (Green Armada Hero)
Assistant Director of Marine Studies
(727) 521-5922 (727) 521-5922

Jeanne Jones
Lower School Science Specialist
(727) 521-5927 (727) 521-5927

If you have seen the Marine Studies logo shirts and are interested in purchasing, please contact Director of Marine Studies Dan Otis.

September 10, 2010
- PreK/Grade 4 Buddy Lunch 11:15 AM
- Grade 4 Field Trip 1:15 PM
- Football - Boys Varsity vs. Admiral Farragut Academy (Away) 7:30 PM
September 11, 2010
- ACT Testing
- Swimming - Varsity - Total Team Challenge Relay Invitational (Away) 9:30 AM

Please refer to the Calendar News for more complete event details:

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS & NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLAR
Congratulations to our 2010 National Merit Scholar and our two National Merit Commended Scholars.

Congratulations also to our National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.

Our 2010 National Merit Scholar with her parents.

AP SCHOLARS
We are so proud of all our AP Scholars! AP Scholar designation is granted to students who receive grades of 3 (5 is the highest score) or higher on three or more AP Exams. This year we had three AP Scholars in the Class of 2009, four AP Scholars in the Class of 2010, and three AP Scholars in the Class of 2011.

AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR
The AP Scholar with Honor distinction is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. This year we had one AP Scholar with Honor in the Class of 2009 and two AP Scholars with Honor in the Class of 2010.

AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
The AP Scholar with Distinction designation is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. This year we congratulate two AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2009 and three AP Scholars with Distinction in the Class of 2010.