VIMS to host eleventh annual Marine Life Day in September

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL) will host their
eleventh annual Marine Life Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event will take place
from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Seawater Laboratory located at 39 Atlantic Avenue,
Wachapreague, VA.

Come out and experience a fun and educational day exploring marine life found on Virginia’s
Eastern Shore! The event will showcase marine science research being conducted at ESL and in
our local waters, and will highlight work that appeals to visitors of all ages and localities. Guests
will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of marine organisms in touch tanks and live
displays, study creatures under microscopes, learn about marine science through activities and
crafts, and discuss current research projects with scientists from various fields of study.

This event is free. To pre-register for the event, go to www.vims.edu/mld. For more information,
contact Meadow Noonan at jmnoonan@vims.edu or (757) 787-8106.

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