Youth Ocean Explorers Summary of Activities 
 Swimming Lessons for beginners and snorkeling opportunities both in St. Thomas and St. 
John.  
 Kayaking at Mangrove Lagoon (St. Thomas East End Reserves) to observe the largest 
standing mangrove forest on St. Thomas.  
 Conducting scientific research alongside UVI research faculty and staff.  
 Hiking through the Magens Bay trail as well as in St. John.  
 Learning about endangered species such as sea turtles by visiting Turtle Cove, St. 
Thomas.  
 Presentations given by UVI research faculty on a myriad of topics such as: Mangrove 
forests, Coral reefs, Endangered species, Fish identification, and Conducting scientific 
experiments.  
 Students will get to interact and hear from professionals within the Virgin Islands who 
have careers in a marine-related field (Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, and 
many others).  
 
CAREERS IN MARINE SCIENCE 
PRESENTATIONS 
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS 
RESEARCH EXPERIMENTS 
KAYAKING 
SNORKELING 
SWIMMING 
TEAM-BUILDING 
HIKING 
FIELD EXPLORATION 
YOE