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Building marked by a large blue octopus mural.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructor<\/strong><br \/>\nJason Robertshaw<br \/>\nProgram Manager for Virtual Learning<br \/>\nendlessoceans@mote.org | 941-388-2904 | mote.org<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Field Trips<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This course emphasizes hands-on learning through five guided field trips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Trip 1: Estuarine Environments<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 21, 1:00\u20133:00 pm<br \/>\nSarasota Baywalk and Quick Point Nature Preserve<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Trip 2: Beach &amp; Dune Systems<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 28, 9:00\u201311:30 am<br \/>\nNorth Lido Beach Park<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Trip 3: Beach &amp; Dune Systems<\/strong><br \/>\nMarch 28, 1:30\u20133:30 pm<br \/>\nMote Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital, Ken Thompson Park, Save Our Seabirds<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Trip 4: Upland Environments<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 4, 9:00 am\u20131:00 pm<br \/>\nCedar Point Environmental Park, Englewood<\/p>\n<p><strong>Field Trip 5: Nearshore Environments<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 11, 1:30\u20133:00 pm<br \/>\nSeagrass dip-netting at Mote Marine Laboratory<\/p>\n<p>Transportation and meals are not included. 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