Hoover/Jackson Marine Biology

Class of 2026-27: if you are planning on SCUBA diving on our trip (this is beyond the requirements of the class/ trip), you must be fully certified! A great place to learn locally is Davey Bones Scuba Center!

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Are there any Scuba instructors out there wanting to work in the Florida Keys?

Current & Former Students: Can you ID any teachers in this photo? Bonus points for knowing our location and the coolest thing we saw this day!

Hoover Jackson Marine Biology is mourning the passing of a beloved former teacher, Margaret Peters. Miss Peters taught and adventured with us from 2002-2019. Her kind smile and sweet personality was the warm welcome we looked forward to each season and her sharp wit and prankster sense of humor kept us fully entertained. We will miss her tremendously and will think of her fondly every time we spot a Queen Angelfish!

Margaret Mary Peters Obituary Jul 6, 2026 - Donovan Funeral Home & Cremation Services View Margaret Mary Peters's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Happy World Ocean Day to all of our past, present, and future students!

How do you do your part?

June 8th is ! 🌊Today, we celebrate and honor our wonderful ocean and the habitat it provides for countless marine organisms. 🦀 Continue to do your part in cleaning, saving, and protecting our ocean from the vast amount of challenges it faces every day!

We want to thank everyone who showed up yesterday for our collaborative cleanup with other Keys partners!

Check out this little blue octopus!

It’s tiny. It’s blue. And it has scientists awe-struck. A golf-ball-size octopus found on the deep seafloor off the Galápagos Islands is an entirely new species, scientists just announced. http://spklr.io/6045EMu5x

Prospective students for next year’s class (2026-2027), please check your email to confirm your place in our class! Adventure awaits!

Former students: Marine Lab is hiring!

Want to spend your days on the water teaching marine science in the Florida Keys? 🌊🐠⚓️

We’re hiring Marine Science Instructors to join our team in Key Largo, FL, for the 2026–2027 season. You’ll play a key role in leading student groups through field-based marine science experiences in the water, in the classroom, and out in the field. One day might include teaching fish identification, leading a coral reef snorkel, running an evening plankton tow, or helping students explore mangrove ecosystems from the boat!

In this role, you’ll:
🤿 Lead snorkeling field trips in seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef habitats
🤿 Teach marine science lessons and hands-on evening labs
🤿 Serve as crew aboard Coast Guard-inspected vessels
🤿 Supervise and lifeguard student groups in and out of the water
🤿 Help maintain boats, snorkel gear, labs, and educational equipment
🤿 Work with 5th-grade through high school students from around the country

📅 This position runs from August 26, 2026 to August 10, 2027
🎓 Includes paid training + American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
🏠 Shared staff housing provided
⚓ Opportunity to gain experience aboard our education vessels
💲$550/week stipend

If you’re passionate about marine science, education, and working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you! 🤩

🔗 Apply now at marinelab.org/instructor

Reminder- TONIGHT is our informational meeting for students interested in taking the class next year!

Stark County sophomores and juniors: do you want to learn more about the ocean and experience the 3rd largest barrier reef? This class is for you! Please mark your calendars to attend an informational meeting on April 8th from 7-8 in the Hoover High School Library.
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