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MSMHS student cleans fish tank in Aquaculture Lab

The Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS) is equipped with a student-run aquaculture facility that has the capability to grow a wide variety of aquatic organisms, from both fresh and saltwater environments. Students engage in the creation of ecosystems, organization of the facility, maintenance of aquatic habitats, and so much more. Through the aquaculturing of fish and corals, MSMHS is helping to reduce the stress on the wild populations by providing locally grown organisms to stores throughout New England. Our students learn first-hand the impact they have on the ocean, the importance of aquaculture, and are empowered to find solutions to real-world problems. The experimental learning that happens every day in the aquaculture lab reinforces these concepts and the importance of environmental stewardship. We are proud to be a part of such a unique community and hope to continue the MSMHS aquaculture legacy for many years to come. 

student examines goldfish in test tube in aquiculture lab
student practices in the Boat Simulator Lab
student observes fish in large commercial fish tank
student focuses on organisms in aquiculture tank
Students cleans her assigned aquarium in aquiculture lab
closeup of student's hands while working with aquarium
student cleans sides of large commercial fish tank
teacher talks demonstrates how to use the boat simulator
student checks water quality of aquarium
teacher holds live fish over large tank while students are able to touch the fish
Student works on her assigned aquarium
student working in aquiculture lab with coral
students discuss fish in large commercial fish tank
students water marine plants under growing light

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teacher holds live fish over large tank while students are able to touch the fish

Marine Science Courses

Marine Studies I &2

ECE Marine Science

ECE Environmental Science

World Maritime History

ECE World Maritime History

ECE The Sea Around Us

Aquaculture & Resource Management

Aquaculture Business & Entrepreneurship

Aquarium Science

Advanced Aquarium Research Honors

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