Science Festival, MarineQuest returns to St. Pete waterfront
February 8, 2024 - St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest organizers expect over 15,000 people to attend the dual events Saturday around the USF St. Petersburg waterfront and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s adjacent Research Institute. The free joint festival, which runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., connects scientists, environmental organizations and cultural institutions with the public through hands-on demonstrations. New activities include a mobile aquarium, seagrass maze and “shark show utilizing virtual reality.”