Mark your calendar for MarineQuest 2010 at Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
News Release
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Media contact: Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) will open
its doors to the public on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. for MarineQuest 2010. Visitors can explore the world of
science at FWRI headquarters, 100 8th Ave. S.E., in downtown St.
Petersburg.
The 16th annual MarineQuest is a free event that
allows visitors of all ages to experience science firsthand with
more than 60 exhibits. Visitors can check out live animals in touch
tanks, interact with some of Florida's top scientists and learn
about current fish and wildlife research in Florida. Special
activities for children include wildlife origami, face painting,
the Japanese art of "gyotaku" fish painting and "reel" fishing for
redfish.
Sponsors include the St. Petersburg Times, the City
of St. Petersburg and the University of South Florida - St.
Petersburg.
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