Touch Tank Aquarist Cory Staryk pulls a horseshoe crab from the Visitors' Center touch tank during Marine Science Day 2004.
Research Displays Graduate student Bill Metcalfe explains the lifestyles of the wet and muddy to a group of visitors during Marine Science Day 2003.
Hands-On Activities Dr. Linda Schaffner explains the Chesapeake Bay food web during Marine Science Day 2004.
Aquarium Displays Graduate student Bill Metcalfe shines light on a seahorse for a young visitor during Marine Science Day 2005.
GPS Treasure Hunt Karinna Nunez instructs GPS treasure hunters during Marine Science Day 2003.
Lab Tours Two young visitors tour the VIMS Zooplankton Ecology Lab during Marine Science Day 2005.
Children's Pavillion Youngsters make paper-bag penguins in the Children's Pavillion during Marine Science Day 2008.
Hands-On Activities A youngster engineers a marine buoy during Marine Science Day 2008.
Scientist for a Second You never know where you might end up when you enter our "Scientist for a Second" green-screen photo booth during Marine Science Day.
Scientist for a Second You never know where you might end up when you enter our "Scientist for a Second" green-screen photo booth during Marine Science Day.
Scientist for a Second You never know where you might end up when you enter our "Scientist for a Second" green-screen photo booth during Marine Science Day.
York River Seining Graduate student Joel Hoffman helps a young visitor pull a seine net through the waters of the York River during Marine Science Day 2006.
York River Seining Stephanie Breeden releases animals collected from the York River while young onlookers cheer them on during Marine Science Day 2006.
Paper Parade of Marine Life Participants in the "Paper Parade of Marine Life" stroll through VIMS campus during Marine Science Day 2006.
Paper Parade of Marine Life Participants in the "Paper Parade of Marine Life" (L to R: a blue crab, jellyfish, and horseshoe crab) stroll through the VIMS campus during Marine Science Day 2006.
Paper Parade of Marine Life Students from Yorktown Elementary took part in the Paper Parade of Marine Life during Marine Science Day 2008.
Marine Science Day 2009
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Saturday, May 30, 10 am-3 pm VIMS' annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Join us in Gloucester Point for exhibits, children's activities, seining on the York River, lab tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and much more. All activities are free, as is parking. The event proceeds rain or shine. Watch the video! |
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VIMS Near and FarOcean research takes VIMS scientists from Poquoson to the Poles. Learn about efforts by VIMS researchers in Chesapeake Bay to manage blue crabs, restore oysters, survey fish populations, unravel biodiversity, and monitor water quality. Also learn about our international work. These exhibits are located in Watermen's Hall and Chesapeake Bay Hall and are open continuously from 10 am - 3 pm. |
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Open LabsTour working laboratories to learn about the latest tools and techniques of marine research. Scientists lead the tours and will explain their current research. |
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Activities & ToursLearn and have fun with marine crafts and printing in our Children's Pavilion. Tour our Teaching Marsh, Shellfish Hatchery, and Maritime Forest. Collect, observe, and better understand estuarine organisms from the York River, and sample creatures from the mud from VIMS' research vessel Pelican. Be a "Scientist for a Second" in our green-screen photo booth. |
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By the ClockIn addition to our day-long activities, we offer a series of events that begin at specific times. These events include a series of 10-minute mini-lectures, seafood cooking demonstrations , and more. |
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Food and GiftsMarine Science Day T-shirts and other clothing and memorabilia will be for sale in the VIMS Gift Shop. T-shirts will also be available in the Children's Pavilion. Hot sandwiches, snacks, and drinks will be available near the Children's Pavilion and Welcome Booth. |
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Paper Parade of Marine LifeJoin us along Greate Road and in the Watermen's Hall Circle as children and adults march in our 4th annual Paper Parade. View wonderful paper creatures created and worn by individuals and groups from all around Tidewater. |
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