Academic Treks is the leader in marine biology summer camps for high school students. Join us this summer on an extraordinary marine biology adventure abroad. Earn college credit and discover our world’s marine environments and inhabitants firsthand – from amazing marine mammals to delicate coral reef systems – in some of the most spectacular habitats imaginable. Scuba dive with dolphins in Belize or sharks in Fiji. Work with sea turtles in Costa Rica or whales in Vancouver. And this is just a taste of our adventures… This is not your ordinary marine biology camp! No experience is necessary for many trips.

Many of our marine biology adventures include dive training. Academic Treks, a division of Broadreach, is a fully accredited PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Five Star Gold Palm Facility, offering the most comprehensive dive education programs for teenagers in the world. Check out our Scuba Training Chart to learn more about diving on our marine biology summer programs.

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  Marine Biology Adventure – San Salvador, Bahamas

  Unlock the secrets of the marine world on this intensive field studies program at the world renowned Gerace Research Center in the eastern Bahamas. Learning is hands-on and you'll scuba dive with professional marine biologists with thriving reefs, mangrove channels, seagrass beds and beaches as your classrooms. Learn More

  Prerequisite: None/Scuba Certification | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hrs: 10+ | College Credits: 3

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  Caribbean Marine Conservation – Saba, Statia, St. Barts

  Join us to scuba dive and study the Caribbean’s marine reserves, designed to safeguard endangered marine resources while simultaneously allowing for their sustainable use and support of local economies. Live aboard a 50-foot yacht, sailing to St. Barts and Statia’s marine parks, then live, dive and study on the beautiful island of Saba. Learn More

  Prerequisite: None/Scuba Certification | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hrs: 25+ | College Credits: 3

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  Sea Turtle Studies – Costa Rica

  Travel to the spectacular Caribbean coast of Costa Rica to learn about endangered sea turtles and assist in research and protection efforts. Then snorkel in the blue waters off the Pacific coast with these magnificent creatures and a wealth of marine mammals. Learn More

  Prerequisite: None | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hours: 25+ | College Credits: 3

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  Dolphin Studies – Belize

  Learn about dolphins up close while exploring the beautiful offshore cayes of Belize. With expert researchers as your guides, monitor these amazing creatures in their natural habitats and gather data that contributes to ongoing research projects. Then scuba dive to discover Belize’s world famous reefs and an extraordinary abundance of marine life. Learn More

  Prerequisite: None/Scuba Certification | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hrs: 12+ | College Credits: 3

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  Marine Mammal Adventure – British Columbia

  Study awe-inspiring whales, sea lions, seals and dolphins in their natural habitats on this extraordinary marine mammal ecology expedition to Vancouver Island. Learn and work alongside professional scientists, sea kayak remote waters with breathtaking vistas, see incredible wildlife and explore quaint fishing villages. Learn More

  Prerequisite: High School Biology | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hours: 10+ | College Credits: 3

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  Shark Studies – Fiji

  Observe and study sharks up close in a controlled setting at the Shark Reef Marine Reserve on the spectacular shores of Fiji. Learn about the biology, behavior, history and future prospects of these formidable creatures now in danger of extinction. Collect data for ongoing shark research and conservation efforts and immerse yourself in the distinctive Fijian culture. Learn More

  Prerequisite: Scuba Certification | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hours: 10+ | College Credits: 3

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  Marine Biology Voyage – St. Barts, St. Kitts, Saba, Statia

  Discover the wonders of the underwater realm on a marine biology voyage through tropical islands. Under the guidance of marine biologists, learn everything from oceanography to marine ecology while exploring world renowned marine parks! Learn More

  Prerequisite: None | Grades: 9–12 | Service Hours: 5+ | College Credits: 2

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