History
What year did this campus of the MEC open?
2017
3-hour, half day experience. 8 different topics to choose from.
Coastal Explorer
Who is the director of the MEC?
Jessica Kastler
What is the name of the room the educators meet in? It is also where most tech things are stored.
Media Room
What is the name of the weed that is invasive and took over the trail at the MEC a few years back?
If you see it, pull it.
Cogongrass
What was the old MEC title pre Katrina?
J. L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium
Usually overnight groups. focused topics are: Island Adventure, Shark Science, and Estuary Exploration.
Coastal Science Camp
What is Samantha's official job title?
Assistant director of informal education
Where is Water Quality usually taught?
Pavilion and part on the MEC pier
What do we keep the shades down in the office and classrooms?
To prevent bird strikes
(this why we have a bird box)
Who was the first director of GCRL?
Dr. Richard Caylor
Utilizes a motor vessel. Teachers can choose 1 or 2 more lessons to go along with a bayou tour.
Miss Peetsy B
Who is in charge of dorms and rentable facilities at the MEC
Martha Brown
Sea Camp Hub. Most rented space at the MEC
Conference Center
What is the name of the turtle that we see often with yellow dots on its back?
or just any turtle with yellow dots
Bananas
Who was the previous director of the MEC?
Chris Snyder
Professional development for teachers, usually free at cost. Provides stipends and CEUs. Teachers learn hands on skills to implement in the classroom.
Teacher Professional Developments
Who is the fleet captain?
Who is the first mate?
Shane Overstreet
Allen Weaver
Where do we meet for East beech days? Some sessions are brought over and taught in other spaces.
GCRL Halstead Campus
What is the capacity of the Peetsy?
10 bonus points if you know the capacity of the Franks
32
42
including educators
What is the name of the vessel that was sunk for an artificial reef after 62 years of service?
R/V Hermes
Name the 3 other main special programs the MEC host
BTFD
Sea perch
NOSB
Who is the Director of GCRL?
Kelly Darnell
What is the official building number of the Shark Classroom?
This is important to know for emergencies. It is the building number you will provide to authorities.
CP136
What is the yearly project that MEC staff are responsible for on Deer Island?
Deer Island Elevation Profiling