VIMS Events

Reserve a space for our weekly Friday morning public tours to get a behind-the-scenes look at VIMS and learn more about our mission to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay.

This hands-on program gives families an up-close look at animals that live in Chesapeake Bay through a visit to the aquarium at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) followed by an educational collecting and seining adventure on the beach.

Come aboard the schooner Alliance as Anu Frank-Lawale, breeding research manager for VIMS' Shellfish Hatchery, discusses oyster biology and oyster aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay.

Reserve a space for our weekly Friday morning public tours to get a behind-the-scenes look at VIMS and learn more about our mission to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay.

This hands-on program gives families an up-close look at Bay animals through a visit to our aquarium and an educational collecting and seining adventure on the beach. {{https://forms.wm.edu/4660, Register here.}}

This hands-on program gives families an up-close look at Bay animals through a visit to our aquarium and an educational collecting and seining adventure on the beach. {{https://forms.wm.edu/4662, Register here.}}

The Colonial Sail & Power Squadron hosts Hampton Roads' largest dinghy and kayak event. All proceeds will benefit VIMS.

This hands-on program gives families an up-close look at Bay animals through a visit to our aquarium and an educational collecting and seining adventure on the beach. {{https://forms.wm.edu/4665, Register here.}}

VIMS professor Mark Patterson leads a hands-on look at the next generation of marine research vehicles--underwater robots. Learn how remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles are helping to advance marine science and homeland security.

Join VIMS graduate student Jenna Luek as she explores ocean chemistry and how ocean acidification can affect marine life. {{https://forms.wm.edu/3661,Register here.}}

Reserve a space for our weekly Friday morning public tours to get a behind-the-scenes look at VIMS and learn more about our mission to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay.

Reserve a space for our weekly Friday morning public tours to get a behind-the-scenes look at VIMS and learn more about our mission to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay.

This hands-on program gives families an up-close look at Bay animals through a visit to our aquarium and an educational collecting and seining adventure on the beach. {{https://forms.wm.edu/4663, Register here.}}