Partnerships

Through strong partnerships with local and regional organizations, the Marine Science Academy connects students to real-world experiences, career pathways, and post-secondary education opportunities in the marine sciences. These collaborations expose students to a wide range of industries and institutions, including regional maritime academies, broadening their understanding of what’s possible beyond high school.

Below is a list of our valued community and industry partners who help bring these opportunities to life.

• The Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation
• The Maritime Aquarium
  • Through our partner grant, the aquarium supports the:
    • Underwater Robotics Unit
    • Plankton Study
    • Biological Life Study of the Long Island Sound
    • Meet the Experts series
    • The Science of Diving
    • Beach Ecosystem Study
• Copps Island Oyster Co.
  • Provide various shellfish for our Long Island Sound tanks
  • Allow us to see rare species, invasive and others
  • Provide local resources and experiences for our students
• Norwalk Seaport Association
  • Provides free field trips to Sheffield Island
  • Internship opportunities
  • Job placement opportunities
• Connecticut Maritime Association - Educational Foundation
  • Host an annual Career Day for our students 
• NEMEPA
• Voigt Maritime Inc.
  • Launches our miniboat projects
• Educational Passages
  • Operate the Miniboat Program
• The Norwalk Rotary Club
• Trout Unlimited
  • The Mianus Chapter sponsors the "Trout in the Classroom" program for NPS
• SoundWaters
  • Partner in salt marsh restoration project