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Marine Science Summer Camp

The National Marine Sanctuary's Marine Science Summer Camp began in 1989. Serving approximately 50 ninth grade students each summer, the camp is held on the islands of Tutuila and Manu`a. Each three week session features a strong marine science curriculum, field and laboratory studies, and swimming and snorkling lessons. Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary, along with its partners in the Department of Education, hope to continue offering this special course to some of Samoa's future marine biologists.

EnviroDiscoveries

The EnviroDiscoveries program began in 1991 (originally called Marine Discoveries) in cooperation with both public and private schools on Tutuila and Manu`a. Utilizing Department of Education elementary teachers and the local environmental agencies' Education Coordinator, students are encouraged to learn about their marine environment in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Students camp out on the coast for three days exploring, sharing and learning through activities and field trips. Now produced by Le Tausagi, the campers study many of the environmental issues that impact our island life.

Village Outreach and Le Tausagi

For the past two years, all the government environmental educators have been working together in a group they call Le Tausagi, which translates as "the morning song of the bird". This group collaborates on much of the environmental outreach now performed in the Territory, maximizing their talents and resources to provide excellent community service. They utilize Americorps interns who are assigned to different environmental agencies, greatly enlarging their human resource potential. Le Tausagi now coordinates many programs: EnviroDiscoveries and Village Outreach are two that are spearheaded by FBNMS and produced by Le Tausagi. In addition, our education staff cooperates with its Le Tausagi partners in programs such as Earth Day, Arbor Week, and Coastweeks. Le Tausagi has proven to be very fruitful partnership that has benefited our island community.