Ram Nation Aquascience

Aquascience Research and Education

Riverview High School offers Florida’s only International Baccalaureate Marine Science Career Pathway.

Mission

Riverview High School offers the premier experiential science learning pathway to prepare students for integrated careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

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About the Program

Riverview High School offers the premier experiential science learning pathway to prepare students for integrated careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

From robust career preparatory pathways in marine science research and engineering to the widest variety of elective sciences offered in the area — students explore a variety of scientific fields of study and the tools that will ensure their success in STEAM professional environments.

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Meet the Crew

The Riverview High School Aquascience Program is a robust program with dedicated staff and over 400 students learning and engaging in hands on science research and exploration. Our Stars to Starfish Interns, Marine Science Club, and collaborations with the community define our robust learning ecosystem.

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The Ram Nation Aquascience Program is proudly supported by our community in many of our endeavors. Contributions are made financially, in kind gifts, and through creating collaborative opportunities for our students.

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Hands on Research and Education

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Ram Nation Aquascience is one of the most robust research and educational experiences offered in Florida. Students gain experience with real, hands on science; teaching and educating the community and other students, and learn to be environmentally conscientious citizens. Please help us support them by making a donation! Contact us for the various opportunities for recognition for your business or cause with donation.

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That’s a “Lotl” Axolotls!

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Diving into freshwater species, our Marine Science program has recently had a clutch of over 500 baby axolotls born right here at Riverview High School! Students and staff alike are enjoying learning more about the interesting world of axolotls (and seeing their cute little faces!)Continue reading That’s a “Lotl” Axolotls!

Seaworld Baby Sharks and Shark Eggs Arrive at the RHS Marine Program!

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Seaworld has made a generous donation to the Riverview High School Marine Science Program, consisting of two juvenile Whitespotted sharks and two Whitespotted Bamboo shark eggs. The small, docile sharks will provide a unique educational experience for students, who will have the opportunity to witness their growth and development. Whitespotted Bamboo sharks are currently near-threatened due to overfishing and habitat destruction.Continue reading Seaworld Baby Sharks and Shark Eggs Arrive at the RHS Marine Program!

RHS Aquascience partnering with MOSAIC to rebuild snook systems!

May 20, 2022September 30, 2023

Since 2015 Riverview High School’s Aquascience program has been excited about their collaboration with Mote Marine Laboratory in order to grow out, tag and release snook in our very own backyard – Phillippi Creek! Our tank systems were starting to show wear and tear and were in need of replacement. The 15+ year old concreteContinue reading RHS Aquascience partnering with MOSAIC to rebuild snook systems!

Volunteer this summer!

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Hey Students! We are going to need lots of hands this summer to help with the aquadome. We would love to have volunteers on Monday’s in the morning and Tuesday’s in the evening. Please use this sign up form to sign up for a shift. Two signup choices: If you are interested, but aren’t sureContinue reading Volunteer this summer!

Gardening Thursdays

October 28, 2020June 5, 2021

Every Thursday the Stars to Starfish team goes to the garden by the aquadome. In our garden we have 6 raised beds each bed has different fruit and vegetables. Some of our fruits and vegetables we are growing in the raised beds are tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and cucumbers. In our Earth boxes we have plantedContinue reading Gardening Thursdays

Riverview Celebrates Competitive Win in Marine Science

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019

Team Coaches: Katrin Rudge and Sharon Karasick Team Members: Anton Nieves (‘20) (Captain), Delaney Deinlein (‘21), Izy Burns (‘21), Christos Krolikiewicz (‘20) “What is the name of the place in the Ocean situated the furthest from land in any direction?” This question was one RHS team members had been discussing in the short car ride toContinue reading Riverview Celebrates Competitive Win in Marine Science

Mosquitos, fresh basil and snakes — oh my!

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Last Monday, 11/5/18, a small group of RHS students visited the Mosquito Management facility of Sarasota to learn about mosquitoes, mosquito fish, and the aquaponics system the staff had built on the premises. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!! I would 100% recommend it because it was very informative, and it was just plainly just an awesome experience.Continue reading Mosquitos, fresh basil and snakes — oh my!

EarthEcho Features RHS Aquascience in International Live Web Event

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

By: Cameron Crawford Class of 2021 At Riverview High School, we had a virtual field trip after school in the Marine room. The field trip was hosted by EarthEcho Expeditions, which is a program designed to spread STEM education to the kids of the 21st century. They do this by creating virtual labs, expeditions, andContinue reading EarthEcho Features RHS Aquascience in International Live Web Event

Exploration and Knowledge Expansion

November 6, 2018November 7, 2018

As part of a hands on, and sensual learning high school, Riverview High school students, including myself, take it upon ourselves to explore the outside campus. We were instructed to take what we know about observation and use the five senses to describe our surroundings in detail. After day one of observation, we had toContinue reading Exploration and Knowledge Expansion

Tagging snook with Mote Marine Laboratory

October 21, 2018December 8, 2018

The aquadome was filled with commotion and organized chaos — it was time to tag the snook! We had a table set up right in the middle of the room with two people measuring our aquacultured common snook, two people weighing them, two people documenting the data and the tag numbers, and two Mote MarineContinue reading Tagging snook with Mote Marine Laboratory

Students Jump in to Marine Science on Pigeon Key

October 21, 2018November 17, 2018

Update! Pigeon Key featured RHS in their fall newsletter the Pigeon Key Fall Carrier 2018, read it here! Post by: Anton Nieves Class of 2020 On October 12, 2018, 19 of my fellow classmates and I, along with two wonderful marine science teachers set out on a trek to Pigeon Key eight hours away fromContinue reading Students Jump in to Marine Science on Pigeon Key

Carefree Learning!

October 21, 2018October 26, 2018

The Carefree learner, owned and operated by Sarasota High School, is a one of a kind marine educational experience. Nicknamed “ The Floating Classroom”, This 41’ft lengthened boat has harbored over 174,000 student and adults to aid in the study of Sarasota Bays ecology. This past September, Sarasota had graciously invited our Riverview High SchoolContinue reading Carefree Learning!