Members of the media are invited to cover and photograph the presentation of a check in the amount of $18,500 from Tropical Shipping St. Thomas/St. John and their parent company Saltchuk to the Youth Ocean Explorers.
Youth Ocean Explorers is a four-week, hands-on marine science program for middle to high school-aged students interested in studying coastal, marine and environmental science, natural resource management, and conservation. The program involves a combination of short presentations and lectures daily from UVI faculty, staff, and community partners.
Marie-Edwards-Penn, a 2017 UVI Graduate and Customer Care Manager at Tropical Shipping, will be on hand to present the check to UVI President David Hall.
What: Check Presentation to Youth Ocean Explorers
When: Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: UVI’s Center for Marine and Environmental Studies – Dock Area
Contact: UVI Public Relations Office (340) 693-1059