1. Academy of Marine and Environmental Science AMES

2. Be a part of an academy that… Teaches you about the living world Allows you to incorporate your love of nature into your school work Immerses you in the challenges and issues of science and technology Encourages your involvement and activism in today’s changing world Involves you in exciting activities that protect endangered species and local habitats

3. AMES Core Courses Include: Marine Science 1 Marine Science 2 Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science Internship

4. AMES Activities and Programs: World Ocean Watch Forest Watch Sea Turtle Program Clean Beaches Campaign SCUBA Club Reef Restoration Field Trips to Everglades and Biscayne Nature Center Beach High Native Plant Restoration Project Competitions

5. World Ocean Watch: Field trips to study local habitats Use NASA satellite technology to monitor environmental issues Film, TV, and media production Develop strategies to address local marine and environmental issues

6. SCUBA Club: Swimming and diving certification Dive trips for WOW activities Local reef study and restoration Underwater filming and video production

7. Turtle Program: We work directly with the turtle permit holder for Miami Dade Parks Locate, monitor, and film nesting sites on Miami Beach Develop and maintain a data base for government agencies Design programs for education and awareness

8. Clean Beaches Campaign: We work with the city to promote and monitor clean beaches and waterways We partner with ECOMB (Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach)

9. How Do I Join? Complete an application Available in Room 3753 or download from the school’s website Obtain proper signatures and see Mr. Guthrie in Room 3753 Sign up for the correct AMES course Marine 1 if you are a new academy student Marine 2 if you have taken Marine 1 Environmental Science or AP if you have completed both Marine Science courses