The Mission Bay Aquatic Center invites students between the ages of 6-17 to take part in a special STEM Explorations- The Ocean, Clean Water and YOU event in honor of Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21st from 9:00am to 11:30am. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to explore human’s important relationship with the ocean through hands-on, interactive activities that inspire stewardship and empower students to facilitate real change in their community.
Read MoreCategory: MBAC Green
Protecting Our Ocean: 50 pounds of trash collected at MBAC Beach Cleanup
DID YOU KNOW? There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center and 51 community volunteers cleared over 24 pounds of trash and 26 pounds of recycling during the beach cleanup on April 14th! This was one of the most memorable beach clean-ups to date with volunteers collecting some unique and unusual items!
Read More
Celebrate Earth Day and the ocean on April 27!
Calling all student explorers! The Mission Bay Aquatic Center invites students between the ages of 6-17 to explore the wonders and unique relationships we share with the ocean in a special STEM Exploration class! On April 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, The Ocean, Clean Water, and YOU, provides a unique opportunity for students to explore man’s important relationship with the ocean through hands-on, interactive activities that inspire stewardship and empower students to facilitate real change in their community!
Read More
New STEM Explorations Activities!
We are excited to offer new and exciting programs that teach, inspire and are FUN! STEM Explorations activities use hands-on outdoor activities to encourage student led learning and inspire interest in STEM through watersport and ocean appreciation.
Read More
MBAC spreads sustainable message at UCSD’s 8th Annual Meet the Beach event
Every year UC San Diego Recreation hosts Meet the Beach, a “giant beach party for UCSD’s freshmen and first year grad and transfer students.” This year Mission Bay Aquatic Center staff joined the 3,000 student celebration by distributing reusable straws in hopes of spreading awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans. Read More
UC San Diego students produce sustainable flip flop
A new [email protected] article highlights the world’s first algae-based flip flop, an innovation by students and researches at the campus that could change the world. The eco-friendly footwear comes approximately two years after creating the world’s first algae-based surfboard on campus. Read More
→