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Marine Science Day 2025

Thank you for joining us for Marine Science Day 2025!

Thank you to the over 2,000 visitors who joined us for our 23rd annual Marine Science Day open house event on May 31, 2025. We hope that you enjoyed the event and that you were able to learn about the important research and advisory services the Batten School & VIMS provides to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond!

The 24th annual Marine Science Day open house date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed; and details will be listed on the webpage as soon as they are available. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Marine Science Day 2025 was made possible by the generous support of:

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Southern Trade Realty, Inc. | Alanton Garden Club

Stephen Barry | Ratcliffe W. Harris