Academic Treks - Marine Biology Adventure
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Biology • Environmental Science • Marine Science		Quick Look • Location: San Salvador, Green Cay, Riding Rock Point, Sandy Point - Bahamas • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Fascinated with the underwater world or interested in becoming a marine biologist? Join us at the world renowned Gerace Research Center in the eastern Bahamas to learn about the marine world and intricate reef systems firsthand, with the reefs, seagrass beds and beaches of San Salvador as your classrooms. The sheltered waters of Graham’s Harbour are immediately accessible to the Center, with nearby seabird colonies and patch reefs. Other study areas close by include hypersaline lagoons filled with ancient stromatolites, mangrove channels and fringing reefs that are home to an abundance of colorful marine life big and small. Under the instruction of professional marine biologists, the curriculum is designed to anchor traditional learning with immediate real-world application and hands-on experience. The combination of dive training, field experiments, lectures, exams and marine surveys provides a comprehensive overview of tropical marine biology. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Academic Treks participants can earn high school and/or college credit with the successful completion of an AT program. All AT courses are designed to meet college level accreditation standards in which students earn college credits through Lesley University for an additional fee. High school credit is usually attained through prior approval at your school. Housing/Accommodation • Apartment / Flat All housing is pre-arranged by Academic Treks. Program Costs 4980 Costs Include:  All program costs included except airfare, spending money and insurance. Financial Aid Yes. Applicants will have the opportunity to apply for financial aid through the Broadreach Foundation. Dates Programs run 3 weeks during June, July and August. Contact Broadreach and Academic Treks 806 McCulloch Street, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27603 Tel: 1-888-833-1907 Fax: 919-833-2129 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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