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Generating ticket(s)... Verifying Waivers... Sending Confirmation... About this Adventure Join us for an in-person encounter with some of the creatures that call the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay home. This living lab begins with a brief overview of the water that surrounds us, and what makes it a unique environment for a wide variety of living things. Next, it’s time to head down to the shoreline for some exploration using tools like our seine net (a large fishing net with floats at the top and weights at the bottom) to gather creatures for a closer look. We’ll learn some fun fast facts about the animals and even have the chance to safely touch them before returning them home and learning what you can do to protect them. This class is recommended for kids ages 3+. Are you taking this class at our Beach Access 2 location? Consider wearing water shoes. Adventure Staff Harley Peters Class Expert Read Bio Dana Heintzelman Class Expert Read Bio Location Frequently Asked Questions View all FAQs Ready to experience your adventure? Sign up for a class now! Looking for more See Creatures Adventures? Continue the fun and discover even more adventures around Destin-Fort Walton Beach. View Map Snorkel Squad Scubatech Onboard the Sea Cobra ScubaTech welcomes first time snorkelers (as young as 5) and experienced swimmers alike an opportunity to see marine life including schooling fish, reef fish, rays and the occasional sea turtle as you swim among the unique artificial reefs with their experienced crew. Visit Website Cast Away, Fishing Aquadoc Outdoor Adventure Captain Marquardt has fished the local waters of the Destin area for over 30 years and enjoys taking families out from Bluewater Bay Marina in Niceville. Family trips in the bay start at 3 hours. 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Visit Website Discover Even More Adventures Learn More Close Snorkel Squad Scubatech Onboard the Sea Cobra ScubaTech welcomes first time snorkelers (as young as 5) and experienced swimmers alike an opportunity to see marine life including schooling fish, reef fish, rays and the occasional sea turtle as you swim among the unique artificial reefs with their experienced crew. Visit Website Learn More Close Cast Away, Fishing Aquadoc Outdoor Adventure Captain Marquardt has fished the local waters of the Destin area for over 30 years and enjoys taking families out from Bluewater Bay Marina in Niceville. Family trips in the bay start at 3 hours. Visit Website Learn More Close Cast Away, Fishing Life’s 2 Short Captain Alex Short is a dad who is passionate about taking families fishing. He studied fisheries at Auburn which lends even more to a trip out on the water with him. 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Island Watersports will get you acclimated with the pontoon and provide snorkel gear and a map to snorkeling spots, as well as tips on how to spot wildlife like dolphins and osprey. Visit Website Learn More Close Snorkel Squad Next Step Snorkeling – Explore on Your Own For more experienced swimmers, check out the artificial reefs. Two favorites are located at James Lee Park and John Beasley Park. Both are close to shore and easy to reach via paddleboard. Visit Website Learn More Close Snorkel Squad Beginners Snorkeling – Explore on Your Own For beginners, check out the tide pools at Norriego Point and the Snorkel Jetty which both offer shallow, calm waters. Visit Website Learn More Close Snorkel Squad Reefs and Wrecks Remembered The Discover Mermaid class introduces participants to simple mermaid activities in shallow, confined water (e.g. a pool you can stand in). It’s a highly flexible, and brief program, that lets you try mermaiding to see how you like it. 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