Trip at a Glance
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- Hands-on tropical marine biology course
- Live aboard voyage through the Leeward Island
- Explore and scuba dive Caribbean marine parks
- Data collection for the REEF Fish Survey Project
- Scuba training and certification
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Experience required:None
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Ages:Teens finishing grades 9–12, grouped into separate trips of 10–12 participants by age
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Tuition: 21 days, $5,580
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Location:The Leeward Islands – St. Barts, St. Kitts, Statia, Saba
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Community service:5+ hours
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Number of dives:16+
Additional activities include:
- Island exploration
- Rainforest hikes
- Water sports
- Sail training and certification
Certifications offered:
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Advanced Open Water
- PADI Underwater Naturalist
- AWARE Fish Identification
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
- IYT Sailing Certification
Credit Earned:
- Two college natural science credits through Lesley University; 5+ community service hours
Academic Evaluation:
- Two exams, journal
Program Comparison:
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