Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
- Location(s): Programs at Sea, Multi-Region: Bermuda: United States
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Be part of a professional effort to protect the Sargasso Sea... Participate in real-time, real-world related to biodiversity and conservation efforts in this challenging upper-level research semester. Use cutting-edge technology to collect and ana... read more
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I learned so much, how to lead, how to sail, working in close quarters with different people and as a seamless team, as well as how to make decisions in unique situations. Also the science experience was really helpful in determining what I want to do after college A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about how to deal with challenging people. While it was difficult, I think I'm a more tolerant and understanding person because of it. Yes, it was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned field research skills, discovered that I love working on a research vessel, learned navigation and sailing skills, found that I enjoy living in close quarters in a small community, and learned about the science and policy behind marine conservation in the most hands-on way possible. Helena M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained some incredibly useful sailing techniques and science techniques.It was definatley worthwhile. Torey B - University of Maine at Orono View Entire Review
Being at SEA was learning who I was and discovering who I wanted to be. Through a challenging curriculum, emotional epiphanies, and physical trials shared alongside 30 other people, I was transformed. I went in a caterpillar and emerged an intricate self-assured, and unique person. Erika C - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
You learn a lot about yourself and adapting to your surroundings. It was definitely worthwhile as long as you don’t mind being outside of your comfort zone. Alex Merkle-Raymond - Northeastern University View Entire Review
Living with 15 other students on a ship is not easy when you have to be with them 24/7. But it has also created these amazing bonds between us. The experience made me evaluate myself like never before. Yage Wang - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained practical knowledge and skills relating to marine spatial planning, scientific research, connected with incredible leaders in oceanography and marine policy, and made some of the greatest friends I have every made. Hannah F - Colorado College View Entire Review
Ocean governance and conservation Jody D - St. George’s University View Entire Review
So worthwhile! I learned so much and met a bunch of amazing people. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Be part of a professional effort to protect the Sargasso Sea... Participate in real-time, real-world related to biodiversity and conservation efforts in this challenging upper-level research semester. Use cutting-edge technology to collect and analyze data while sailing north to bring the SSV Corwith Cramer back home to Woods Hole. Close out your semester with a formal symposium, presenting your research to a panel of scientific and policy experts to fill in the gaps of scientific knowledge related to the Sargasso Sea: an unbelievable networking opportunity.
Who Should Apply?
Upper-level science majors interested in complementing marine science with the wisdom, concepts and skills necessary to effectively operate within the world of public policy. To be eligible, students must have taken at least three lab science courses (one at the 300-level or higher) or received permission from SEA faculty.
Academic Credit
18 semester credit hours from Boston University upon successful completion of the program.
Financial Aid
SEA Semester is dedicated to making your experience affordable. We grant over one million dollars of financial aid every year, and are currently meeting all students' demonstrated need.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadResearch
Program Length(s):
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources Management
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Microbiology, Immunology
- Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Public Policy Analysis
Minimum GPA:
0.0Year Founded:
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Sea Education Association Scholarships
One award per year is available to a resident of Canada participating in a SEA Semester.
Up to $5,000
One award per year available to a deserving Journalism major.
$2,500
Our most prestigious award. One is available for each SEA Semester class (excluding the SEA Summer Session). Criteria are: Academic excellence, community service and leadership experience.
$7,500
Multiple awards are available for every SEA Semester class, including the SEA Summer Session. This award is based on academic achievement, educational experiences and intellectual curiosity.
Up to $5,000
Available to students enrolling in SEA Semester from colleges operating on a trimester or quarter calendar. Not applicable to SEA Summer Session or SEA Trimester Program due to the already reduced cost of these programs.
$2,500
One award per year is available to a deserving Colgate University student accepted to a SEA Semester class.
$5,000
For Bermuda students enrolled in SEA Semester, SEA will match the scholarship value for any student who receives an award from The National Transportation Board or the Bermuda Zoological Association.
Matched
If you learned about SEA Semester from an alumnus or alumna of our program, you may be eligible for this award.
Up to $2,500
One award is available per each SEA Semester class for a student from one of the five colleges in the "5-College Consortium" (Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Hampshire College).
$5,000
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