6th: The focus of Marine Science I is to provide students with inquiry based experiences that develop concepts about the plants and animals that live in or near the ocean, including both invertebrates and vertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on the adaptations of these organisms that allow them to live in this environment.
7th: The focus of Marine Science II is to provide students with inquiry-based experiences that develop concepts about biotic and abiotic components of the ocean environment. Emphasis will be placed on ecosystems, food chains and webs, and changes to the environment due to natural causes.
8th: The focus of Marine Science III is to provide students with inquiry based experiences that develop concepts about oceanography. Emphasis will be placed on waves, buoyancy and density, water quality, and formation of islands. Also included in Marine Science III is the study of underwater technology.