# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Do you want to be a marine biologist , then this program is for you! We are going to study mammal strandings and dissect squid.About this EventDuring this program youth ages 8–13 will dive into an engaging 4-H marine science experience that blends creativity with hands-on learning. The program begins with fish printing, where participants create their own unique ocean-inspired art while learning about fish anatomy. Next, youth will travel to Jennette's Pier to explore the important topic of marine mammal strandings, discovering how and why these events happen and how scientists respond. The experience concludes with an exciting squid dissection, giving participants an up-close look at marine biology and helping them better understand the anatomy and adaptations of ocean creatures.All participants must also be enrolled in 4-H Online for the 2026 program yea. That can be accomplished here https://v2.4honline.com/.If you need accommodations for persons with disabilities or additional information please contact Stephanie Minton at (252) 232-2262 or by email at stephanie_minton@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days prior to class.NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are collectively committed to positive action to secure equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, and veteran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barco/ocean-explorers-art-science-and-squid/100001986074977722 - **Event Categories**: art, science-fair, sports, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 18, max: 18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Barco - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center - **lat**: 36.3911285 - **long**: -76.0123048 - **full address**: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f290185f5952392a758a72cb6074c138438adcef253f28a6ff7f21a5969f5cdd-rimg-w1200-h675-dca9aad4-gmir.jpg?v=1776520823 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid being held? - **A:** Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid? - **A:** Ocean Explorers: Art, Science, and Squid is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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