The Coastal Experience

The Coastal Experience is NJMSC/NJSG's collection of Marine Science field trips for school aged children. Programs are offered year round and all programs include active, "hands-on" participation in  marine science activities.

 The Coastal Experience includes the following programs:

Marsh and Ocean Environments
Salt Marsh Ecology
Lenape and the Jersey Shore
Barrier Beach Dynamics
Comparative Study of Barrier Island Communities
All Hands on Deck: A Harbor Education Program
Summer Field Trip Programs

• Each program runs about 5 hours and generally begins at 9:30 am.
• Programs support many of New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards. See individual program descriptions for specific citations.
• Go to Resources for Educators and Group Leaders for pre-trip materials including guidelines, driving directions and suggested lesson plans and other materials for classroom use.

Reserve your NJMSC/NJSG field trip online or contact Cindi Valkos, Webmaster & Administrative Assistant, for the Education & NJ Sea Grant Extension Programs (732) 872-1300 ext. 13.