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July 31, 2008
Michelle Coats, APR
Community Information Specialist

MARINE SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS GUIDED TOURS, ‘THE MAGNIFICENT MANATEE’ AND SQUID PROGRAMS IN AUGUST

The Volusia County Marine Science Center (MSC) offers a wide variety of programs for youths and adults throughout the year, and the opportunities continue this August. All programs are open to the public. MSC admission applies for all on-site events, and reservations are required.
Students young and old can discover the many wonders of marine life in environmentally rich Volusia County through the following opportunities:

• 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9: The magnificent manatee - Do manatees have eyelashes? How many manatees are there left in the wild? Learn the answers to these questions and more during MSC’s presentation “The Magnificent Manatee.” Join MSC educator and Master Naturalist Rich Colesanti for this fun and informative presentation about the manatee’s natural habitat, diet and more. This program is free with paid admission to the MSC. To register, call (386) 304-5545 or (386) 304-5529.
   
• 1 p.m. Saturday, August 23: Squid dissection - Ever wonder how squid swim? Curious about how they look before they make it to a restaurant menu? Join MSC resident biology instructor and Master Naturalist Rusty Norris for this fun and informative day of biology. Learn the ins and outs of dissecting a squid. This program is perfect for the up-and-coming biologist in your family, or anyone who just wants to get scientific. Gloves will be provided and older clothing that can get dirty is recommended. Participants must be at least 10 years of age.
   
• Daily: Guided tours of the MSC -The MSC education staff continues to offer daily guided tours. Please call for times or check the activity board at the MSC entrance for specific tour times. Please allow a minimum of one hour to participate in the tour. No registration is required, however, space is limited.

The Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 for seniors, $5 for adults, $2 for children 3-12 and free for children under 3. Learn more about this exciting facility and its work by visiting www.marinesciencecenter.com.

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