Sanibel Sea School receives grant from LCEC for stereomicroscope
The Sanibel Sea School has been awarded a grant by the Lee County Electric Cooperative to purchase a new stereomicroscope, which will allow students to magnify and better observe specimens found in the field during the organization’s educational marine science programs.
“Having this type of microscope available makes it possible for us to apply scientific tools to our ocean discovery,” educator Nicole Finnicum said. “Kids are amazed when they see the contents of sand up close, or when we use the scope to display a sea cucumber dissection on our large TV screen.”
The microscope will be used primarily for the outreach programs, which bring landlocked children from throughout Lee County and Southwest Florida to participate in meaningful ocean education.
“It is so important to engage these students in science education to help prepare them for future careers and success in our technology-driven world,” Finnicum said. “We are so grateful to LCEC for making this addition to our lab possible.”
The Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. For more information, visit sanibelseaschool.org or call 239-472-8585.