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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Organization Type:
Government Agency, Non-Profit, School/University

Mission:
The Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab is dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. Discover why marine science matters!

Contact:
Teri Sigler
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 459-3800
Fax: (831) 459-1221
Siglert@ucsc.edu

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation

Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Coastal Processes, Fisheries, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Exhibits/Displays, Newsletter, Brochures, Website, Speaker/Lecture Series, Facility rentals with in-house audio/visual equipment and catering kitchen

Education Programs:

  • Field Trips:
    Discovery Lab & Tour for K-14, (100+ minutes)
    Guided Tours, K-12, preschool, adult (30-45 minutes)
    Self-Guided Exhibit Exploration, K-12, preschool, adult
  • Teacher Resources:
    Teacher workshops
    Website resources
    Marine Masterpieces Student Art Contest
  • Youth Camps:
    Marine Science Day Camps, week-long, ages 7-14
  • Visitor Programs:
    Daily site tours, monthly marine mammal research tours, exhibit hall programs, aquaria, seawater table, native plant garden, whale skeleton displays, monthly and seasonal lectures, workshops, field excursions for all ages.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, College/University Student, General Public, Preschool, Seniors

Group Size Accommodated:
Varies depending on type of visit. Call for details.

In-Service Training:
Volunteer/Docents, Students/Interns, Teachers, General Public
Multiple training programs offered at various times of year. See website or call for information.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
•  Docent Guides
•  School Programs Volunteers
•  Apprentice Guides
•  Volunteer Aquarists
•  Garden Volunteers
•  Special Event Volunteers
•  Administrative Volunteers
•  Skeleton Crew and Maintenance Volunteers
•  Whalers and Mailers
  When Needed:
Year-round, summer is peak season.
  Qualifications:
Depends on job
  Commitment Required:
8 hours/month
  Application/Training:
Depends on job
  Contact:
Shauna Potocky
(831) 459-3854
spotocky@ucsc.edu


Internship Opportunities

  Description
Positions vary. Check website for details.
  When Needed:
Volunteer applications are accepted year-round.
  Application/Training:
Applications can be obtained on the website or applicants can request that an application be mailed to them. Please call Shauna Potocky for mailing requests at (831) 459-3854.
  Number of Interns:
Varies
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Possible
  Contact:
Shauna Potocky
(831) 459-3854
spotocky@ucsc.edu


Videos:
For purchase at Ocean Discovery Shop
(831) 359-3799

CD-Rom:
For purchase at Ocean Discovery Shop
(831) 359-3799

Service Fee:
General Admission:
Adult $6, Student or Senior (64+) $4.
Youth (4-16) $4.
First Tuesday of each month free admission.
Members visit free everyday!
School/teacher/youth/volunteer programs: Price varies depending on type of program. See website or call (831) 459-3800 for details.

Days and Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, noon to 5 PM
Closed Monday and major holidays; call for holiday schedule

General Services:
Restrooms, Outdoor Picnic Areas, Bookstore/Gift Shop

Parking Availability:
Free parking available in lot on site.

Public Transit Access:
Public bus runs to entry gate - requires a half-mile walk to the Seymour Center. UCSC transportation is free from campus to the marine lab.

Disabled Access:
The facility is ADA compliant.


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