About the OceansWide Programs
For the Students:
Welcome to OceansWide. We have adventures and challenges waiting for you.
- Explore the ocean
- Fly an ROV
- SCUBA dive
- Join scientists in their research
All of our programs are worked through your school, so be sure to talk to your parents and to your teachers if you are interested in OceansWide.
What we offer to schools is a chance for you to join up with scientists aboard our ship, help with projects, design your own project, and learn about the ocean.
The Boat: We’ll provide a boat and training so that you can enjoy spending time at sea learning basic ships operations such as steering, navigation, deck and engine room safety and operations. Our trainers are experts and will teach you all that you need to know to enjoy a safe and exhilarating day at sea. If you’ve sailed often or if you’ve never been to sea in your life, we’ll show you everything you need to know; including our safety class and our onboard procedures. This part may seem like being in the classroom since we want to make sure that everyone is safe and that we are all prepared in case of an emergency. We will show you how to put on the cold water survival suit. You will want to have your camera along when you see your friends dressed up in orange Gumby suits. At OceansWide, even our classroom time is fun. You will never guess that spending a day with us actually counts as science class!
The ROV: The best part, and probably the least understood, is our ROV. The ROV is a remotely operated vehicle, which means we (and you) can fly a complicated piece of equipment below the sea, taking pictures, picking up samples, and letting you see and “feel” what’s deep in the water, without ever having to get wet. With our ROV, you will see, first hand, the deep water ecosystems, midwater and benthic. You will fly to the ocean floor and explore places where your family has most likely fished, but never gets to see. With this robotic submarine you will have the opportunity to find treasures greater than you ever imagined. You will learn to fly the ROV using joysticks and keyboards, just like the video games you play at home.
The Science: With OceansWide, you will connect with the world of ocean science. You will work with scientists from around the world who will bring with them stories and adventures that will certainly explain science in a way that will capture your imagination. We will take you to places where you might be the first person in the world to see strange new creatures that will definitely capture your interest. Depending on what program you choose, you can either participate with scientists on their project or develop your own project.
The History: Our programs will launch off the coast of Maine. From here, you will experience the depths of coastal Maine and discover the secrets and treasures long forgotten from hundreds of years of maritime history. You will be among the first to unfold the stories that lurk beneath these waters that you call home and see the mysteries that until now were only myths.
SCUBA diving: OceansWide offers you a chance to get your feet (and the rest of your body) wet. You will have an opportunity to see what great fun and adventure SCUBA diving can be in a one day program that shows you the basics of SCUBA diving and allows you to get in the water in full gear, using a regulator to breathe air from a tank as you swim with the fishes and explore the harbor.
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If you are interested in our programs, you can contact us at info@oceanswide.org. We can send you and your parents, as well as your school, information about our programs and how you can participate. We look forward to hearing from you soon.