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Marine Education

The Center for Coastal Studies’ education programs play
a vital role in connecting diverse audiences with marine
science and the coastal environment. In 2024, these
programs saw significant growth, engaging participants
of all ages in learning experiences that promote a
deeper understanding of and appreciation for our marine
ecosystems.

CCS Marine Education beach pop-ups provided hands-on learning
for beachgoers throughout the summer.

Summer Programs

In summer, the CCS education program offers a range
of engaging activities for both adults and children. The
SEA Space Marine Discovery Center in downtown
Provincetown and pop-up learning stations on beaches
in Provincetown and Truro provide visitors with hands-on
marine science experiences. In August, during the Center’s
14th annual Whale Week, the ‘Run the Trails for Whales’ 5K
drew nearly 100 runners for a challenging race through the
Province Lands. This year the summer schedule included
a new program, Watching Whales from Shore, which
rewarded patient participants with numerous humpback
whale sightings. Over a hundred children participated in
the ever-popular Junior Rescuer and Get to the Bottom
of It programs, gaining knowledge about marine life and
conservation. These summer offerings, which reach
thousands of people each year, are made possible through
Education Interns Tessa Leahy and Cayla Ossen-Gutnick, shown
here with a moon snail in Provincetown Harbor, made science fun the dedicated work of summer staff and interns.
with CCS’s “Get to the Bottom of It!” children’s program.

Engaging the Next Generation in Whale Camp
Marine Science Education students aboard
the Dolphin XI
whale watch
The CCS Education program collaborated with visiting boat.
schools from Ohio, New Hampshire, New York, New
Jersey, and other areas of Massachusetts. The program
remains an active member of the Cape Cod Wildlife
Collaborative and NEOSEC (New England Ocean and
Science Education Collaborative), participating in a
summer 2024 program at the National Marine Educators Run the Trails for Whales 5k,
July 2024
Association annual conference in Boston.
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