Registration: Where it all begins.

Jamey Pelfrey and Kristie Rutledge help visitors choose among the many activities available.

Safety Training for vessels.

Dr. Tracy Villareal prepares a group for a fun and educational trip aboard the R/V Longhorn.

Off to the marsh to get down and dirty.

Dr. Paul Montagna sets off from the Marine Science Institute marina to teach a group about the importance of wetlands.

R/V Katy loaded with eager people.

Captain Stan Dignum steers R/V Katy out of the marina, headed for open water.

R/V Longhorn preparing to depart for deeper waters.

Captain John Cain and Dr. Tracy Villareal provide final training for safe operations at sea.

R/V Longhorn at sea.

Heading out; R/V Longhorn sets sail with a boat-load of people eager to learn.

Marine Science Institute tour.

Graduate student Kiersten Madden gives a walking tour of the Institute, including the giant whale bones on display.

Story telling.

Children just love stories and Dr. Russ Miget is one of the best.

Ocean Theater

Award-winning teachers Pam and Roger Stryker captivate a roomful of children with skits that teach about marine creatures.

Shore Ecology Field Excursion

Open House guests learn first-hand of the importance of marshes.