Study in their world. Credit in yours.

For unforgettable hands-on experiences not available to most students, immerse yourself in our marine studies at breathtaking locations around the world. Dive with sharks. Track pods of dolphins. Tag sea turtles on a moonlit beach. Kayak with whales breaching off your bow. And study alongside professional scientists every step of the way. This is college credit, earned with curiosity, adrenaline and your widest grin.

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Studies

Hands-on field research, nesting sea turtle surveys and service

Travel to the beaches of Tortuguero to help professional researchers in their quest to study and protect turtles. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 25 hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Sea turtle ecology and conservation Turtle patrols Snorkeling Sea kayking Rainforest hikes Whitewater rafting Zip lining Hiking	June 20–July 9 ($5580) July 11–July 30 ($5580)

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British Columbia Marine Mammal Studies

Behavior, ecology and conservation of marine mammals

There’s no better place to study humpbacks, orcas, dolphins and seals up close and alongside the experts. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 10+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Marine mammal studies Sea kayaking Work alongside marine biologists Assist with whale behavior research Hiking Camping	July 5–July 25 ($5580)

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Fiji Shark Studies

Shark physiology, habitats, conservation and myths

Scuba dive and observe sharks up close in a controlled environment and study these creatures with experts. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification Community service: 10+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Scuba dive with sharks Data collection Cultural exploration Village stay Whitewater kayaking Local ceremonies Firewalker demonstration Hiking	June 17–July 10 ($5580) July 12–August 4 ($5580)

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Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage

Tropical marine science and scuba diving live-aboard adventure

Hop aboard our floating classroom and set off on a marine biology island voyage with expert marine scientists. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation IYT Sailing Certification Community service: 5+ hours College credit: 2 credits (optional)	Hands-on exploration Live-aboard sailing voyage Scuba diving Data collection Island exploration Rainforest hikes Water sports	June 16–July 6 ($5480) July 9–July 29 ($5680)

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Caribbean Marine Reserves

Marine resource management, marine parks and scuba diving – College

Travel to Saba, St. Barts and Statia to scuba dive and learn how marine reserves safeguard marine environments. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification College credit: 3 credits Community service: 15+ hours	Island and Rainforest exploration Community service 25+ Scuba dives	June 10–July 4 ($5380)

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Bahamas Marine Biology

Hands-on tropical marine biology studies and scuba diving

Thriving reefs, mangrove channels, sea grass beds and beaches are our marine biology classrooms and labs. LESS

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Community service: 10 hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Hiking Cave tours Island exploration Scuba diving Marine biology	June 22–July 16 ($5970) June 26–July 16 ($5380) July 18–August 11 ($5970) July 22–August 11 ($5380)

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Bahamas Marine Biology Introduction

Hands-on tropical marine biology just for middle schoolers

Discover the magic of the underwater world and learn what you can do to protect it. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Skin Diver (snorkeling certification). PADI Project Aware PADI Aware Coral Reef Conservation Optional PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Community service: 5+ hours	Hands on marine biology Snorkeling Island exploration Hiking Cave tours Boat trips Tidepooling	July 12–July 25 ($4180)

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Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage

Tropical marine science and scuba diving live-aboard adventure

Hop aboard our floating classroom and set off on a marine biology island voyage with expert marine scientists. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation IYT Sailing Certification Community service: 5+ hours College credit: 2 credits (optional)	Hands-on exploration Live-aboard sailing voyage Scuba diving Data collection Island exploration Rainforest hikes Water sports	June 16–July 6 ($5480) July 9–July 29 ($5680)

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Caribbean Marine Conservation

Marine parks, marine resource management and scuba diving

Learn how marine reserves safeguard marine environments. Scuba dive and study in Saba, St. Barts and Statia. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Tropical Marine Biology Advanced Open Water Diver Open Water Diver Community service: 20 hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Hands-on studies Underwater research Sailing voyage Scuba diving Island exploration Rainforest hikes Glass bead making workshops	June 13–July 4 ($5380) July 7–July 28 ($5580)

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Studies

Hands-on field research, nesting sea turtle surveys and service

Travel to the beaches of Tortuguero to help professional researchers in their quest to study and protect turtles. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 25 hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Sea turtle ecology and conservation Turtle patrols Snorkeling Sea kayking Rainforest hikes Whitewater rafting Zip lining Hiking	June 20–July 9 ($5580) July 11–July 30 ($5580)

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British Columbia Marine Mammal Studies

Behavior, ecology and conservation of marine mammals

There’s no better place to study humpbacks, orcas, dolphins and seals up close and alongside the experts. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 10+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Marine mammal studies Sea kayaking Work alongside marine biologists Assist with whale behavior research Hiking Camping	July 5–July 25 ($5580)

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Fiji Shark Studies

Shark physiology, habitats, conservation and myths

Scuba dive and observe sharks up close in a controlled environment and study these creatures with experts. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification Community service: 10+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Scuba dive with sharks Data collection Cultural exploration Village stay Whitewater kayaking Local ceremonies Firewalker demonstration Hiking	June 17–July 10 ($5580) July 12–August 4 ($5580)

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Belize Dolphin Studies

Dolphin behavior research and ecology studies, scuba diving

Join expert researchers to monitor dolphin habitats and gather research for ongoing projects. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver Community service: 12+ hours College credit: 3 credits (optional)	Scuba diving Snorkeling Sailing voyage Sea kayaking Camping Cave tubing	June 19–July 11 ($5700) June 21–July 11 ($5380) July 13–August 4 ($5700) July 15–August 4 ($5380)

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Caribbean Tropical Marine Biology

Scuba diving and tropical marine science live-aboard voyage – College

Join expert marine scientists on a Caribbean voyage to learn about the complex underwater realm firsthand. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water PADI Underwater Naturalist AWARE Fish Identification AWARE Coral Reef Conservation IYT Sailing Certification Community service: 5+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Hands-on exploration Live-aboard sailing voyage Scuba diving Data collection Island exploration Rainforest hikes Water sports	June 10–July 4 ($5380) July 7–July 31 ($5380)

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South Africa Ultimate Predators

Wildlife safari, snorkeling, predator ecology and behavior – College

Study Africa’s extraordinary predators both on land and in the sea during the South African Sardine Run. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 25+ hours	Great White cage diving Natal Sharks Board Sardine Run Dives/Snorkeling Game drives Public outreach	July 12–August 6 ($5780)

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British Columbia Marine Mammal Ecology

Marine mammal ecology, behavior and conservation – College

Study humpbacks, orcas, dolphins and seals in their natural habitats alongside marine mammal experts. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
Community service: 10+ hours College credit: 3 credits	Overnight sea kayaking and camping expeditions Kayaking and navigation techniques Whale watching boat tours Hiking	June 7–July 1 ($5380)

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Fiji Shark Behavior & Conservation

Shark physiology, conservation, habitats and myths – College

Join expert shark researchers to scuba dive, study and observe sharks up close in a controlled environment. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification College credit: 3 credits Community service: 10+ hours	Whitewater kayaking Island and rainforest exploration Community service 24+ scuba dives	June 2–June 28 ($5580) June 30–July 26 ($5580)

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Costa Rica & Nicaragua Sea Turtle Ecology

Hands-on field research and nesting sea turtle surveys – College

Travel to Central American beaches to help researchers in their quest to study and protect turtles. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 40 hours	Sea turtle conservation Turtle patrols Hatchery work Surfing Sea kayaking Whitewater rafting Zip lining	June 13–July 7 ($5280)

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Galapagos & Amazon Biodiversity

Ecology and biodiversity from the Amazon to the Galapagos – College

Do conservation work and study Ecuador’s incredible biodiversity and ecology with expert researchers. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
College credit: 3 credits Community service: 35 hours Independent research project	Hands-on research Trek in the Andes Amazon expedition Field work in the Galapagos	June 17–July 11 ($5980)

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Caribbean Marine Reserves

Marine resource management, marine parks and scuba diving – College

Travel to Saba, St. Barts and Statia to scuba dive and learn how marine reserves safeguard marine environments. READ MORE

Accreditation	Features	Trip Dates (cost)
PADI Open Water Diver PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Underwater Naturalist PADI AWARE Fish Identification College credit: 3 credits Community service: 15+ hours	Island and Rainforest exploration Community service 25+ Scuba dives	June 10–July 4 ($5380)

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Caribbean Oceanography

Experiential oceanography and field research live-aboard voyage – College

Set sail on a Caribbean marine science voyage to study complex marine ecosystems with professional scientists. READ MORE

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