New Sanibel Sea School campus brings marine education to life at South Seas Island Resort

CAPTIVA, Florida – South Seas Island Resort, an ecologically rich sanctuary located on the northern tip of Captiva Island, encourages families to leave behind the distractions of e-mail, video games and blackberries and discover the animation of the sea. South Seas Island Resort has partnered with non-profit foundation, Sanibel Sea School, to offer transformational marine education for every member of the family. From searching for manatees and learning to surf to snorkeling through sea grass and interacting with marine animals in their natural habitats, Sanibel Sea School offers South Seas Island Resort guests the chance to learn about the ocean and embrace marine conservation for just $55 per person, per session, five days a week.

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Popular since its inception five years ago on Captiva’s sister island, Sanibel, Sanibel Sea School has opened its second campus at South Seas Island Resort, exclusive to resort guests. Offering programs for children and adults, as well as private sessions for families, guests of all ages are encouraged to take a front seat in learning about the wonders of the ocean, with either a full-day or half-day session. And because the curriculum changes every day, return guests learn something new every time. Spanning nearly three miles of shell-laden beaches framing the Gulf of Mexico, South Seas Island Resort is one of America’s most iconic family destinations. The barrier island habitats of Captiva provide Sanibel Sea School students the opportunity to touch, feel and understand their natural surroundings in a field setting, allowing them to trade their desks and crayons for masks, nets and surfboards, with dolphins, manatees and sea turtles as the classroom pets. Once students have gathered an understanding of the day’s curriculum in the Sea School classroom, there is no looking back as they set off on their daily adventure to experience and observe the subject matter. Far from a nature tour, Sanibel Sea School has provided a new way of learning which will last a lifetime. From watching marine animals in their natural environments to exploring the ocean floor, students will look at the Gulf of Mexico in a whole new way. Returning from their excursion, children dry off and Sanibel Sea School instructors help them capture their experience with the help of markers, glitter, paint, clay, foam, and other art supplies. Better than any gift shop souvenir, the ocean art holds a special meaning to the students as it serves as a reminder of the cherished memories made while on their learning adventures. As one of Parents Magazine’s “Top 10 Beach Resorts For Famillies,” South Seas Island Resort is a resort village and wildlife sanctuary off Florida’s Gulf Coast, spanning two-and-a-half miles of shell-laden beaches at the northern end of Captiva Island. Offering a variety of family programs and amenities ranging from Sanibel Sea School, Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa & Boutique, golf, tennis and nature tours to eateries, a shopping village, boating, fishing and sailing, South Seas is an ecologically balanced vacation destination perfect for families. To capture the classic island charm of South Seas Island Resort, call (888) 2-CAPTIVA or contact your travel professional. The website address is Southseas.com. For more information about Sanibel Sea School, please visit Sanibelseaschool.org or call 239-472-8585.