Course Details
DATES
7DAYS
Arrival City
TUITION
$3299 (Plus airfare)
AVAILABILITY
Alongside our partner, MarineLab, you will learn about marine ecology, coral reef restoration, and ocean conservation while gaining hands-on research experience in the Florida Keys.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program will take you to Key Largo, Florida, the northernmost island in the Florida Keys, which sits among the protected marine habitats of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, offering you a diverse range of marine ecosystems to explore and study.
While in Key Largo, you will learn about marine ecology, coral reef restoration, and ocean conservation through hands-on research, snorkeling expeditions, daily boat trips, and discovery labs. You will have the chance to engage all your senses in the ocean ecosystem while exploring local mangroves and coral reefs. During your time, you will support the work of the MarineLab while engaged in hands-on research and coral reef restoration projects. You will also have the chance to learn about local wildlife and their nocturnal adaptations on a night lagoon snorkel.
When not engaged in project work, you will have the unique opportunity to learn from experts during nightly discussions about climate change, marine pollution, and the importance of coral reefs to the ocean ecosystem. Through this combination of activities, you will understand your role in our ecosystem and how your actions impact the global ecosystem.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Get hands-on research experience in marine biology while participating in coral reef restoration projects.
Snorkel the coral reefs of Key Largo, Florida, the northernmost island in the Florida Keys.
Learn from experts about climate change, marine pollution, and the importance of coral reefs to the ocean ecosystem.
Course Elements
1 is the least rigorous, 5 is the most rigorous
LEARNING SERVICE
CURRICULUM
TREKKING
LIVING CONDITIONS
ON THE MOVE
REMOTENESS
“MarineLab is a program of Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)3 organization founded in 1970 to promote ocean conservation through education, research, and collaboration. We’ve been at our Key Largo facility since 1985.” -MarineLab
Key Largo
Photo Gallery
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
NOTE
Key Largo : In Three Phases
1
PRE-COURSE CURRICULUM
2
FIELD STUDY
3
LIFELONG NETWORK
Travel Journal
During the travel phase of each SStS course, you will spend time reflecting and processing your experience. This is a new program, so there are currently no posts.
Important Details
TUITION
Tuition (students from partner schools): $3199
Tuition (students from non-partner schools): $3299
*Students attending a partner school receive a tuition discount. Click HERE to see partner schools. Please note that tuition does not include airfare.
AIRFARE
Students are responsible for booking their own flights to meet the group in Miami. Once enrolled our admissions team will assist you in choosing the correct arrival and departure times.
FINANCIAL AID
SStS is in search of curious, compassionate, globally-minded students from all backgrounds. We will do all that we can financially to support students who require assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate this on the application. Resources are limited and tend to be less than 50% of tuition.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full description of our Terms and Conditions please CLICK HERE.