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“BIMI: Bringing marine life to shore”

As published in the Block Island Times by Lars Trodson. Thu, 10/10/2019 – 4:45pm

The Block Island Maritime Institute recently installed a 1,000 gallon viewing tank at its New Harbor location, and has recently started a fundraising effort to purchase another 2,500 tank for its educational programs. Photos by K. Curtis

“The island as classroom: The College Crusade comes to Block Island”

As published in the Block Island Times – August 10, 2018

“Interns Learning About Island Life at BIMI”

As published in the Block Island Times Thu, 07/11/2019 – 4:30pm

At Great Salt Pond the students learn how to make and tow plankton nets and test water From left, Michaela, Danielle and Erin. Photo by K. Curtis

“Students Explore Block island with Natural Purpose”

July 27, 2018

As published in EcoRi News

At Great Salt Pond the students learn how to make and tow plankton nets and test water quality.