A hands-on marine science program in the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands. Trade lecture halls for reefs, dramatic pinnacles and sheer walls.
This program is an eye-opening exploration of the biology and ecology of marine communities. Living aboard a 45-foot yacht and hopping from one diverse island to another, gives us the freedom and flexibility to discover the unparalleled diversity of ecosystems found in this tropical region of the world. Learn under the guidance of professional marine biologists. Tackle marine conservation. Understand the biochemical nature of marine environments. Learning is always active, experiential and enlightening — never boring.
“For the rest of my life, some of the greatest stories I'm going to be telling my friends and family will be about this trip!” — Dan Freitas, Rochester NY
Earn 3 credits in Marine Science. Gain scuba certifications up to PADI Advanced Open Water as well as IYT sailing certifications. Plus, gain experience in reef surveying techniques, including how to take daily water measurements.
COLLEGE CREDIT
Three marine science college credits through Lesley University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
5 hours of community service
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- PADI Open Water
- PADI Advanced Open Water
- PADI Underwater Naturalist
- AWARE Fish Identification
- IYT Introduction to Yachting
What are my next steps?
At a Glance
- Highlights
- Hands on marine studies and research
- Explore diverse Caribbean islands on a live-aboard voyage
- Learn underwater research techniques
- Help with data collection for REEF fish survey project
- Take home multiple PADI scuba certifications
- Earn 3 college Marine Science credits through Lesley University
- Experience Required
- Minimum 18 years old
- High school Graduate
- High school or college Biology
- Minimum GPA: 2.50
- Completed at least one semester at college or graduated high school over a year ago
- Locations
- Ile Fourche
- Saba
- St. Barts
- St. Kitts
- St. Martin
- Statia
