Sea Education Association (S.E.A.) Expedition

The S.E.A. Expedition is a two-week immersive experience in seafaring marine biology. High school students spend the first three days on campus, getting to know the other kids and staff, learning the basics of the jobs they will perform and how to sail. The remaining days are spent at sea, where students get hours of continuous activity and learning.

Participants are divided into 8-person teams and assigned day and night shifts. During their ocean adventure, students learn to sail tall ships, create and maintain sanctuaries, and conduct oceanographic research. This unique experience gives high school students the chance to build leadership skills, improve self-esteem and confidence, while also making new friends.

There is a total of three sessions available during the summer months, each lasting around two weeks. The Sea Education Association also offers a SEASCape program where students stay in cabins at the Woods Hole campus in Massachusetts. Students learn the basics of oceanography and visit museums, labs, and research facilities.

There is also the S.E.A. Pre-College: Ocean Sciences in Woods Hole, where they focus on the interplay between the global patterns above and below the seas. They explore topics like ocean policy, marine biodiversity, and ocean engineering.