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SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Semester & Summer Programs Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Environmental Studies

for the ocean

SINCE 1971

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We are SEA Sea Education Association We take students to sea aboard tall ship research vessels with the goal of educating and inspiring ocean scholars, stewards, and leaders. For 50 years, we have offered an adventure with a purpose for any student interested in learning more about the marine environment.

Why?

Because the OCEAN

WHY SEA?

WHO WE ARE Sea Education Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational institution, is an internationally recognized leader in ocean education. Since 1971, SEA has equipped more than 8,500 undergraduate, high school and gap year students with the tools to become environmentally literate leaders prepared to address the defining issue of the twenty-first century: the human impact on the environment.

WHAT WE DO The ocean covers nearly three-quarters of Earth, yet 90% is largely unexplored. SEA provides an experiential opportunity to gather firsthand knowledge that will influence your lifelong relationship with the ocean. Moving beyond the textbook toward hands-on research and field-based experience, SEA prepares you to take a more active role in solving today’s environmental problems.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Embarking on a voyage with SEA provides you with a unique set of skills that’s applicable to any career path you choose to take. With us, you have the rare opportunity to live and work with a diverse group of individuals under dynamic conditions all while striving toward a common goal. 92% of our alumni report that SEA gave them skills that have been useful in their professions. These skills include self-reliance, teamwork, leadership, followership,

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and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people across disciplines.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION SEA welcomes students from any major who are interested in learning more about the world’s oceans.

We educate and inspire ocean scholars, stewards, and leaders: people who are passionate about acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to address the critical environmental issues of our time, including climate change, sustainability, biodiversity, environmental justice, and human impacts.

Whether you’re fulfilling graduation requirements or conducting advanced research toward a senior thesis, SEA can help you build a solid foundation for any academic pursuit.

PERSONAL GROWTH Going to sea is a powerful experience. It presents an opportunity to disconnect from the distractions of daily life on land in order to connect with yourself and your environment instead. Our alumni often report that SEA was a transformative experience, and one that was seminal in their development of personal traits such as confidence, maturity, and respect. SEA will change the way you view the world, and yourself.

Life at sea is concentrated: every moment holds more substance, texture, and complexity than I am ever aware of on land. Tapping in to the rhythms of a ship, you slip like a cog into a well-oiled machine: each part has purpose, and together things run smoothly. This environment is one where actions have meaning, repercussions are real, and each moment teaches the meaning and value of hard work done well. At sea I learn

that I am capable of much more than I give myself credit for.”

SARAH WHITCHER, Clark University,

Biology Major

SEA is the sailing ADVENTURE of a lifetime grounded in academic PURPOSE.

FAST FACTS TRANSFERABLE ACADEMIC CREDIT from Boston University SUMMER AND SEMESTER PROGRAMS addressing a variety of topics Based in the oceanographic research community of WOODS HOLE, MASSACHUSETTS SHORE component + SAILING research voyage Students are ACTIVE CREWMEMBERS, participating in all science & deck operations at sea Two U.S. FLAGGED, custom designed & built sailing RESEARCH VESSELS Open to ALL MAJORS, from all over the world NO SAILING EXPERIENCE required

Because the OCEAN

empowers you Photo: Tane Sinclair-Taylor

A LIFELONG INVESTMENT

LEONARD PACE Hampton University, Marine & Fisheries Science Major SEA Semester 2001 Science Program Manager, Schmidt Ocean Institute “My time with SEA Semester taught me lessons about oceanography and celestial navigation which became the core of my passion for marine science.

After completing a John A. Knauss Fellowship, as well as positions with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Science Foundation, I am now the Science Program Manager for the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

Without a doubt, my time with SEA Semester is what galvanized my desire to follow through with a career in ocean sciences. Throughout my career, I have benefitted from the experiences, friendships, and network of SEA Semester alumni.”

REBECCA TRINH University of California at Berkeley, Marine Science and Ecology Major SEA Semester 2012 Physical Oceanography and Remote Sensing Intern, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory “SEA Semester taught me how to work with others, how to effectively communicate ideas, and how to efficiently work as a team. Nothing makes people come together like hauling on lines and sailing a ship. The program also taught me how to write a proper scientific proposal, carry it out with my teammates, and make sense of it. These valuable

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skills have been instrumental in helping me advance my education and research.

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Being at sea teaches you a lot about yourself, it pushes you, it works you. You will surprise yourself at your strength and will be surprised by the strength of others. Because of SEA I have learned to appreciate the ocean for its immensity and complexity, furthering my desire to understand it and its inhabitants through my research.”

TOTAL ALUMNI (and counting)

75

feel that SEA influenced their career path

77

believe that SEA improved their self-confidence

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JONATHAN CEDAR Dartmouth College, Engineering & Environmental Science Major SEA Semester 2002 Founder and CEO, BioLite Jonathan credits SEA Semester with teaching him how to bridge theory and handson application in a team environment, and with providing him with engineering experience that was the foundation of his highly successful venture.

In 2009, he launched BioLite, a high-tech startup that produces clean-burning wood stoves and rechargeable LED lights for off-grid communities around the world, helping to address climate change in the process.

“While the technical skills I acquired at SEA continue to inform my work, I frequently find myself calling on the principles of community and teamwork that underpinned our community. On our best days, BioLite feels to me a lot like an intimate ship’s company, with the coordinated actions of our team and the support of our technology efficiently carrying us forward.”

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92%

report that SEA increased their collaborative and teamwork skills

say that SEA gave them skills they have found useful in their careers

SEA is more than just a summer or semester off campus. It’s a lifelong investment.

Being an SEA alum says something about you. It means you have passion, character, knowledge, and a sense of community — essential qualities that graduate schools and employers value.

In my experience, SEA on my résumé was the center talking piece. Many interviewers thought it was really cool to see a job candidate who at one point in their college career decided to produce data for important environmental research. I think that many employers

view SEA alums as individuals who show real initiative.”

BRENDAN CASEY, Kenyon College,

American Studies Major

Because the OCEAN

is your classroom

FROM SHORE TO SEA

FROM SHORE

TO SEA

At the beginning of every SEA program, up to 25 students from various institutions across the U.S. — and often the world — come together on SEA’s residential campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a small, seaside village on scenic Cape Cod that’s also a world-renowned hub of oceanographic research and discovery.

You’ll then join one of our two sailing research vessels on an academic expedition in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or Pacific, putting your classroom knowledge into real-world practice. Depending on your program, you might sail thousands of miles across the open ocean, or investigate a smaller area of the marine environment engaging with coastal communities along the way.

During this initial shore component, you’ll undertake coursework with SEA faculty that will prepare you personally, academically, and practically for the second part of your experience at sea. You’ll develop an original research project, explore the connections between humans and the ocean, and learn the principles necessary to crew a tall ship. You’ll also have access to some of the world’s foremost scientists and policymakers addressing the leading environmental questions of today.

Living in fully furnished private cottages, you’ll share all of the responsibilities of community living including grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. From day one, your class will begin building skills in teamwork, communication, and collaboration, all of which will prepare you for the demands of living and working together at sea.

No sailing experience is required. Guided by our faculty and professional crewmembers, you’ll quickly become an integral member of the ship’s company, fully participating in the scientific mission and 24/7 sailing operations of the vessel. You’ll be hands-on in every aspect of shipboard life, including collecting and analyzing oceanographic samples, handling sails, charting and navigating your course, and even helping to prepare meals!

A phased leadership approach allows you to gradually assume the majority of shipboard responsibilities under the watchful eye of the professional crew.

Near the end of the program, each student will lead a complete watch cycle as part of a rewarding final capstone experience.

When you step off the ship, you’ll take away academic credits, self-confidence, lifelong friends, a toolbox of skills and knowledge, and a sense of direction that will serve you far beyond your voyage.

The shore component is one of the hallmarks of SEA. It prepares you to be effective in your roles as researcher, crewmember, and shipmate at sea, and equips you with the tools to embark upon a successful ocean voyage.

LEARN MORE ABOUT A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SEA STUDENT www.sea.edu/dayinthelife

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PROGRAMS

SEA SEMESTER CARIBBEAN REEF EXPEDITION

OCEAN EXPLORATION PAGE 18 Take an interdisciplinary approach to studying the marine environment in this survey

SUMMER AT SEA

program with a long, blue-water sailing passage.

PACIFIC REEF EXPEDITION

to chronicle the state of their coral reef

OCEANS & CLIMATE

Ocean environment, including a rare chance to

ecosystems in response to environmental

PAGE 20 Examine the role of the oceans in one

study and compare remote, pristine coral reef

change and human impacts.

of the most significant scientific dilemmas of our

ecosystems up close.

PAGE 10 Survey several Caribbean islands

time – global climate change – in this upper-level

PAGE 22 Investigate the changing Pacific

research semester. (Prerequisites)

PROTECTING THE PHOENIX ISLANDS

impacts of climate change while engaging with

PACIFIC REEF EXPEDITION

voyage to the Phoenix Islands Protected Area,

stakeholders, community leaders, and policy-

PAGE 22 Investigate the changing Pacific Ocean

one of the last coral wildernesses on Earth.

makers addressing these issues at the local and

environment, including a rare chance to study and

global levels.

compare remote, pristine coral reef ecosystems up

CLIMATE & SOCIETY PAGE 12 Survey the social and economic

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES & CONSERVATION

PAGE 28 Take part in a rare scientific research

close.

PAGE 14 Investigate the legacy of European

SUSTAINABILITY IN POLYNESIAN ISLAND

colonialism in the history, culture, and marine

CULTURES & ECOSYSTEMS

environment of the Caribbean, alongside

PAGE 24 Confront challenging questions of

modern issues of environmental change and

colonial conflict, cultural identity, and environ-

sustainability.

mental justice in the South Pacific.

MARINE BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION

THE GLOBAL OCEAN

PAGE 16 Apply modern biodiversity research

PAGE 26 Explore the environmental and historical

to place-based resource management in

influences that have shaped New Zealand while

the coastal and open ocean environments.

examining the relationships between different

(Prerequisites)

cultural groups and their marine environment.

READ STUDENT BLOGS FROM SEA www.sea.edu/sea_currents

Because the OCEAN

is Your destination SAMPLE CRUISE TRACKS Visit sea.edu/voyages for upcoming offerings.

PROTECTING THE PHOENIX ISLANDS PAGE 28 PACIFIC REEF EXPEDITION PAGE 22

SUSTAINABILITY IN POLYNESIAN ISLAND CULTURES & ECOSYSTEMS PAGE 24

Pacific Ocean OCEANS & CLIMATE PAGE 20 CLIMATE & SOCIETY PAGE 12

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THE GLOBAL OCEAN PAGE 26

MARINE BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION PAGE 16

Atlantic Ocean OCEAN EXPLORATION PAGE 18 CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES & CONSERVATION PAGE 14

CARIBBEAN REEF EXPEDITION PAGE 10

CARIBBEAN REEF EXPEDITION SAMPLE PORT STOPS: St. Croix • Dominica • Montserrat DETAILS: www.sea.edu/crx

Thriving, successful island communities depend on healthy oceans – and healthy coral reefs. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Caribbean. Throughout history, reefs and their linked ecosystems have protected islands and provided food for growing human populations. Today, they also attract tourists and drive economic development.

But coral reefs face many threats, including overfishing, reduced water quality, and rising temperatures and lower pH caused by climate change. Effective solutions require an understanding of the economic, political, and cultural landscape, as well as ocean and climate science.

Beginning on shore in Woods Hole, you will develop the background knowledge to understand history, science, leadership, and policy strategies, and design your comparative reef project to be carried out in the Caribbean. You will then develop and refine your reef survey techniques and collect observations for your comparative reef project at a field station on St. Croix.

Then during a month aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer at sea, you will learn how to crew a tall ship and hone your leadership skills, all while continuing your reef research and surveying the ocean environment. The results of your detailed coral reef surveys will allow you to assess the effectiveness of different approaches to coral reef management.

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Assessing alkalinity in relation to urchin spatial distribution across Caribbean reefs.

Joseph Benz (SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Environmental Biology) Morphology-directed conservation value classification of Caribbean coral reefs.

Ryan Betters (Grinnell College, Biology)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Heather Page, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Effects of environmental change, particularly ocean acidification, on coastal ecosystems; coastal carbon biogeochemistry; marine science; environmental education.

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SEMESTER

T H EMES

REEF ECOLOGY CLIMATE CHANGE CONSERVATION POLICY STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Develop and refine snorkel-based reef survey techniques • Contribute to marine conservation policy efforts • Assess effectiveness of reef management strategies SKILLS GAINED • Practical experience in oceanographic data collection, analysis, and reporting • Effective team leadership and membership

skills, particularly related to environmental leadership • Critically evaluate whether policy is based on

scientific knowledge • Collaborative research and writing process,

including peer revision

COURSES & CREDIT

18 semester hour credits from Boston University

CARIBBEAN

The Ocean & Global Change (300-level, 4 cr.)

Marine Environmental History (300-level, 4 cr.)

Ocean Science & Public Policy (300-level, 3 cr.)

Leadership in a Dynamic Environment

(300-level, 3 cr.)

Directed Oceanographic Research

(300-level, 4 cr.) - OR - Practical

Oceanographic Research (200-level, 4 cr.)

CLIMATE & SOCIETY SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Maui • Hawai’i • Kaua’i DETAILS: www.sea.edu/cs

Finding solutions to the problems brought about by climate change requires going beyond scientific data. We must also consider the possibilities found within social and political institutions, economic systems, cultural practices, and the creative forces of art, literature, and design. The humanities and social sciences contribute to knowledge of how our changing climate impacts human lives and societies, and they play a vital role in building strategies for global climate resilience and adaptation.

During the shore component, you will develop your semester-long research project, review essential climate humanities literature, and design a plan for original field research. You’ll discuss a range of climate related issues including public health, coastal and urban resilience, environmental justice, clean energy, and sustainable design.

The sailing component begins in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, where you will discuss climate change issues and local solutions with marine scientists and community leaders, including experts in Native Hawaiian and environmental law. You will then learn about coastal erosion mitigation strategies on Maui and explore the effects of climate change on agricultural production and foodways on the island of Hawai’i. After an extended sailing leg, you’ll visit Kaua’i to discuss renewable energy initiatives with island stakeholders. Through daily oceanographic surveys, “classroom” discussions, and navigational training while at sea, you will gain a unique and valuable perspective of climate change that links oceanic and terrestrial systems. The cruise track returns to the island of Oahu and a final onboard symposium featuring student presentations of field research and storytelling projects.

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SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Storm resilience and social responsibility in urban waterfront design Marine resource rights in displaced climate migrant communities Communicating sea level rise through art, film, and literature

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Jeff Wescott, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Political, ethical, and cognitive dimensions of human-environment interactions in island societies; social-ecological systems in ocean research and education.

*SEA hopes this cruise track will return to New Zealand in future programs.

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T H EMES

CLIMATE CHANGE ISLAND & COASTAL ANTHROPOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Examine climate science, policy, and literature in their human social contexts • Interact with leading researchers and writers in

New England and Hawai’i • Learn how cities, islands, and coastal regions,

affected by climate change • Acquire valuable communication and digital

storytelling skills

SKILLS GAINED • Leadership through shipboard and group project work • Ability to effectively communicate with

stakeholders, fellow researchers, and the public • Partnership-building to develop & improve

initiatives such as community resilience and outreach

Climate, Society, and the Humanities

(300-level, 4 cr.)

Environmental Communication (300-level, 3 cr.)

The Ocean and Global Change (300-level, 4 cr.)

Leadership in a Dynamic Environment

(300-level, 3 cr.)

Advanced Research Topics (400-level, 4 cr.)

– OR – Directed Research Topics (300-level, 4 cr.)

18 semester hour credits from Boston University

HAWAI’I | NEW ZEALAND*

COURSES & CREDIT

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES & CONSERVATION SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Samana • Port Antonio • George Town DETAILS: www.sea.edu/ccc

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH

Few places on Earth compare with the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the Caribbean Islands, making the region a favored tourist destination for much of the developed world. However, students in this program will move beyond the glossy veneer of the pristine beaches, reefs, and resorts highlighted in tourist brochures and experience the multiple and varied sides of the Caribbean—a blend of African, colonial European, and indigenous culture creating a unique economic, political, and social heritage.

The Caribbean has experienced one of the greatest environmental and human transformations of all time. The violent usurpation of indigenous communities and exploitation of their human and environmental resources, the development of slave plantation systems, and the intensity of European-financed monoculture have left a very visible legacy, yet each island embodies its own resilient and capable community striving toward sustainable economic growth, social justice, and equitable use of valued natural resources.

Students will be introduced to the Caribbean through oral histories, archaeology, and first-hand historical accounts ranging from narratives of the enslaved and illustrations of cultural practices and the environment to navigational charts and ships’ logbooks. You will have opportunities to confer with local experts and citizens, participate in collaborative coral reef surveys, and engage in field-based observations during several multi-day port stops at selected islands.

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Sea surface temperature and thermocline depth: climate change effects in the Caribbean.

Lauren McLaughlin (Bowdoin College, Psychology/Sociology) Humpback whale behavior on Silver Bank during 2018 mating and birthing season.

Meredith Sackett (Sewanee: The University of the South, Ecology & Biodiversity)

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Craig Marin, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Atlantic world rebels and revolutionaries; radicalization and mobility; sustainability in modern maritime settings.

SEMESTER

T H EMES

ISLAND ECOLOGY ECOSYSTEM AND PLACE-BASED

1M ANAGEMENT MIGRATION HISTORY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Analyze cultural connections to grass roots conservation efforts • Compare and contrast plantation-complex legacies • Conduct marine mammal acoustic research

during the peak of humpback whale season • Assess the impacts of tourism on

off-the-beaten-path communities

SKILLS GAINED • • • •

Coral reef survey methods Field journal techniques Ocean soundscape & noise pollution analysis Document and field research methodologies

COURSES & CREDIT Maritime History & Culture (300-level, 4 cr.)

Marine Environmental History (300-level, 4 cr.)

Maritime Studies (200-level, 3 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

Oceanography (200-level, 3 cr.)

17 semester hour credits from Boston University

CARIBBEAN

MARINE BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH

Original research by SEA Semester students has directly contributed to international efforts to conserve the Sargasso Sea. You’ll continue that research, conducting a hands-on assessment of marine biodiversity using cutting-edge morphological, molecular, and statistical analyses. Beyond gaining knowledge and practical skills in conservation science and policy, you’ll be introduced to the career paths available in ocean stewardship, from marine science to conservation law to public outreach. This semester offers direct interaction with experts in the field through which you will begin to form professional relationships; potential internship mentors, graduate school advisors, employers, and colleagues.

Your experience will culminate in a final symposium where you’ll share your research and proposed strategies with professionals in conservation science and marine policy. You’ll also be introduced to diverse careers in marine science and public policy, interacting with potential mentors, graduate school advisors, and employers.

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Analysis of Sargassum distribution and phylogenetic diversity in the North Atlantic.

Alena Anderson (University of California, San Diego, Marine Biology), Daniella Hanelin (Mount Holyoke College, Environmental Studies), Jennifer Renee (University of Washington, Oceanography)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Jeff Schell, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Ecology and conservation of marine and freshwater ecosystems; the Sargasso Sea; environmental history; natural history illustration.

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Marine biodiversity is the cornerstone of ecosystem resilience and stability, and is key to ecological health. However, it’s threatened by pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, and climate change.

Areas of particular concern include regions of the high seas beyond national jurisdiction and lacking regulatory, political, or legal protection. One such area is the Sargasso Sea ecosystem at the center of the North Atlantic gyre. This region harbors a uniquely diverse ecosystem associated with floating seaweed known as Sargassum, flourishing amidst the ‘blue desert’ of this nutrient-poor area.

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DETAILS: www.sea.edu/mbc

Mare incognitum: highlighting the under-explored ecosystem services of science and sense of place.

Jennifer Renee (University of Washington, Oceanography), Aquanette Sanders (University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Biology/Chemistry), Scott Waller (Middlebury College, Conservation Biology)

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SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Key West • Bermuda • New York City

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T H EMES

MARINE ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Develop skills in measuring marine productivity, biodiversity and marine spatial planning • Employ effective/persuasive communication

techniques and strategies • Leverage scientific data and coastal zone

management concepts to inform conservation efforts • Explore real-world interactions between science,

conservation, environmental justice, and marine

policy

• Marine ecological field sampling across a diverse array of coastal and offshore habitats • Statistical analysis, GIS mapping and data visualization

COURSES & CREDITS Advance Ocean Policy Rsearch (400-level, 4 cr.)

Advanced Topics in Biological Oceanography

(400-level, 4 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

Ocean Science & Public Policy (300-level, 3 cr.)

Directed Oceanographic Research (300-level, 4 cr.)

18 semester hour credits from Boston University PREREQUISITES 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.

CARIBBEAN | NORTH ATLANTIC

SKILLS GAINED

OCEAN EXPLORATION SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Woods Hole • St. Croix DETAILS: www.sea.edu/oe

Understanding the oceans is an essential component of appreciating how the world works and how we relate to it as human beings. The sea is so complex that it is impossible to comprehend from the perspective of a single academic discipline. With that in mind, this interdisciplinary program combines insights from oceanography, the humanities, and the social sciences with practical skills in seamanship, allowing students to deepen their awareness of and appreciation for the ocean through hands-on research and personal experience.

During an initial 6-week shore component in Woods Hole, academic coursework will prepare students for their research voyage from Woods Hole to St. Croix. With full access to SEA faculty, guest lecturers, and the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/Marine Biological Laboratory Library, students will design original research projects to be completed at sea. Maritime Studies coursework will complement this research by offering a wider historical and social perspective on the impact of humans on the world’s oceans, and on the experience of going to sea. Finally, Nautical Science coursework will introduce practical seamanship skills and the theoretical background necessary to for students safely operate a tall ship at sea.

As full, working members of the scientific team and sailing crew aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer, students will then spend the next six weeks at sea managing shipboard operations, navigating by the stars, analyzing oceanographic samples, while making a blue-ocean passage from the North Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean. Perhaps most importantly, students will learn to challenge themselves and will develop new skills in leadership, teamwork, and research.

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SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Phytoplankton biodiversity: a comparison of coastal and open ocean waters.

Humpback whale behavior on Silver Bank during 2018 mating and birthing season.

Halobates micans: a study of latitude distribution in the western North Atlantic.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Captain Chris D. Nolan Research Areas/Interests: Celestial navigation; fisheries management; organizational leadership

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • 1Gain a comprehensive understanding of the world’s oceans • 1Make a long, blue-water sailing passage • 1Take your learning out of the classroom and into

the field • 1Develop new skills in leadership, teamwork, and research

SEMESTER | GAP

T H EMES

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MARITIME CULTURE MARINE SCIENCE SEAMANSHIP & NAVIGATION

SKILLS GAINED • Advanced research methods across multiple sources including primary documents and secondary scholarly literature • Ability to test field observations against an

academic knowledge base • Communication skills through oral presentations • Excellence in written work, including

collaborative editing, formal research prose, and

opportunities for creative expression

Oceanography (200-level, 3 cr.)

Maritime Studies (200-level, 3 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

Oceanographic Field Methods (200-level, 4 cr.)

Directed Oceanographic Research

(300-level, 4 cr.) - OR - Practical

Oceanographic Research (200-level, 4 cr.)

17 semester hour credits from Boston University Ideal for gap year and those students starting college in the spring

NORTH ATLANTIC | CARIBBEAN

COURSES & CREDIT

OCEANS & CLIMATE SAMPLE PORT STOPS: San Diego • Honolulu DETAILS: www.sea.edu/oc

Understanding climate change and its associated impacts is the critical scientific challenge of today, and the timely application of this knowledge to public policy is crucial to the future of our planet. Our oceans are at the forefront of these changes but remain some of the least understood parts of the global climate system.

This intensive semester invites upper-level science students to develop their understanding of the oceans’ role in climate dynamics and to build their tool-kits in research, data visualization, and science communication; skills all climate scientists must have in order to be effective advocates for our oceans.

You will conduct baseline climate research on this long sailing passage, and the potential projects open for investigation are diverse. Our voyage comprises an extended blue-water transect from San Diego south towards the equatorial region and then back north to Hawai’i, allowing you to explore a range of coastal and open-ocean ecosystems each characterized by distinctive biological communities and complex and dynamic current systems. The transfer of carbon through the coupled ocean/atmosphere system is influenced by many attributes we can investigate, so our voyage track becomes an excellent natural laboratory for studying almost all aspects of oceanic carbon cycling. You’ll leave this program with skills that will put you ahead in the field of climate change research and communication.

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Variations in geostrophic flow dynamics from the Southern Subtropical Front into the South Pacific Subtropical Gyre.

Ella Cedarholm (University of New Hampshire, Oceanography), Noa Randall (Smith College, Engineering) Assessing the accuracy of remotely sensed sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a concentrations in the South Pacific Ocean.

Justin Freck (University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Geography), Olivia Cronin-Golomb (Boston University, Earth & Environmental Studies)

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Ben Harden, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Physical oceanography; meteorology; climate dynamics; air-sea interactions; radio storytelling.

*SEA hopes this cruise track will return to New Zealand in future programs.

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CLIMATE CHANGE OCEAN ACIDIFICATION GLOBAL CARBON CYCLE SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

SKILLS GAINED • • • •

Primary literature analysis Proposal development Data interpretation and visualization Communication of science for the general public

COURSES & CREDIT Oceans in the Global Carbon Cycle (300-level, 4 cr.)

Data Communication and Visualization

(300-level, 3 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

Advanced Oceanographic Field Methods

(300-level, 4 cr.)

Directed Oceanographic Research (300-level, 4 cr.)

18 semester hour credits from Boston University PREREQUISITES 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.

CALIFORNIA | HAWAI’I | NEW ZEALAND*

• Conduct baseline climate research • Interpret findings for a broad audience • Interface with leading climate science and

communication experts

PACIFIC REEF EXPEDITION SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Kingman Reef • Palmyra • Kiritimati DETAILS: www.sea.edu/prx

Thriving, successful island and atoll communities depend on healthy oceans – and healthy coral reefs. Throughout history, reefs and their linked ecosystems have protected islands and provided food for growing human populations. Today, they also attract tourists and drive economic development. But coral reefs face many threats, including overfishing, reduced water quality, and rising temperatures and lower pH caused by climate change. Effective solutions require an understanding of the economic, political, and cultural landscape, as well as ocean and climate science.

This course is offered as both a semester and summer program. The semester program begins with coursework on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and follows with a six-week research voyage. The summer program begins with a four-week online component, followed by a four-week voyage at sea. While at sea, you’ll study diversity of marine life in tropical coral reefs and investigate human impacts on these valuable ecosystems. Prior to sailing, you’ll develop background knowledge to understand environmental history, marine science, and leadership and policy strategies. You also will design comparative reef research project to be carried out in the Pacific. Aboard the SSV Robert C. Seamans, you’ll implement this project by developing and refining your reef snorkel survey techniques and collecting observations at several reef locations. You’ll also learn how to crew a tall ship and hone your leadership skills, all while voyaging in some of the most remote and pristine regions of the Pacific Ocean.

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Variations in sub-surface temperature and salinity in the Central Pacific due to El Niño Southern Oscillation.

Kelly Watson (Pennsylvania State University, General Biology) Concentrations of microplastics in correlation to the proximity of coral reefs in the South Pacific.

Tiffany Croucher (Eckerd College, Marine Sciences)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Captain Allison Taylor Research Areas/Interests: Field Sketching/Illustration, Organizational Leadership, Traditional Sailing Rigs

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Develop and refine snorkel-based reef survey techniques • Conduct research at sea and at Pacific island reefs • Contribute to marine conservation policy efforts

SEMESTER & SUMMER

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REEF ECOLOGY CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERSHIP MARINE SCIENCE

SKILLS GAINED • Critically analyze and interpret authentic oceanographic and reef survey data • Function as an essential crew member through

demonstrated proficiency including scientific

deployments and snorkel survey techniques • Communicate scientific data through visual

representation and oral presentation

Leadership in a Dynamic Environment

(300-level, 3 credits) Marine Environmental History (300-level, 4 credits) Ocean Science & Public Policy (300-level, 3 credits) The Ocean & Global Change (300-level, 4 credits) Directed Oceanographic Research

(300-level, 4 credits)

– OR –

Practical Oceanographic Research (

200-level, 4 credits) 18 semester hour credits from Boston University SUMMER COURSES & CREDIT Practical Oceanographic Research (200-level, 4 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

7 semester hour credits from Boston University

HAWAI’I | TROPICAL PACIFIC

SEMESTER COURSES & CREDIT

SUSTAINABILITY IN POLYNESIAN ISLAND CULTURES & ECOSYSTEMS SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Tonga • Fiji • Auckland DETAILS: www.sea.edu/spice

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH

The remote coral reefs, fisheries, and tropical forests of the South Pacific are oases of biological diversity, and their human inhabitants possess an equally rich diversity of histories, languages, and cultures. Western influences have greatly impacted the self-sustaining practices of these indigenous Pacific Island societies, and undermined the close connection between the island cultures and their environment. During this semester, you’ll confront challenging questions of colonial conflict, cultural identity, and environmental justice in order to examine what the future holds for these islands.

You’ll begin with an interdisciplinary, multidimensional approach by examining the histories, cultures, and geography of the region. You’ll then set sail on a research voyage to visit multiple island sites, meeting with local stakeholders to develop a deeper understanding of the complex factors that threaten environmental and cultural sustainability.

The semester will conclude with a second shore component at the Leigh Marine Laboratory in New Zealand where you’ll process and present your research findings.

Salt water intrusion from sea level rise in Tonga.

Faith McKenna (University of Denver, International Studies) Environmental impacts of cattle, pig, and poultry livestock in Fiji.

Nikkol Blair (Colorado College, Environmental Science)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Richard King, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Intersections between sea voyage narratives, environmental history, and marine biology.

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PACIFIC ISLAND ANTHROPOLOGY CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY MARINE BIODIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Explore remote island environments including Tonga & Fiji • Participate in collaborative stakeholder engagement • Conduct on-site anthropological &

environmental research

SKILLS GAINED • Field research methodologies including on-site observations and interviews • Sustainable development project management • Synthesis of scientific- and humanities-based

approaches to sustainability issues

Maritime History & Culture (300-level, 4 cr.)

Marine Environmental History (300-level, 4 cr.)

Cultural Landscapes & Seascapes:

A Sense of Place (300-level, 3 cr.)

Nautical Science (200-level, 3 cr.)

Oceanography (200-level, 3 cr.)

17 semester hour credits from Boston University

POLYNESIA | NEW ZEALAND

COURSES & CREDIT

THE GLOBAL OCEAN SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Russell • Wellington • Dunedin DETAILS: www.sea.edu/go

New Zealand’s diverse marine environments – subtropical to subantarctic, deep trenches to shallow banks, coastal mangrove forests to volcanic islands – provide an unparalleled opportunity to study important and challenging environmental issues, as well as the complex cultural influences that shape these ecosystems. You’ll visit a range of coastal communities, meet scientific and cultural experts, and study wildlife-protection areas and the economic and cultural relationships between New Zealanders and their ocean environment.

Sailing in coastal and deep-water New Zealand will enable an interdisciplinary study of this part of the Pacific, the “Galapagos of the Antipodes.” You’ll build a sustainable shipboard community while exploring the extraordinary knowledge of the early Polynesian navigators, the Māori settlement of New Zealand, the impacts of nineteenth-century whaling and sealing, and how New Zealand has become one of the most innovative countries in its approach to fisheries, whaling, introduced species, and climate change.

SAMPLE STUDENT RESEARCH Of sheep and ships: connections between the shearing and maritime cultures of New Zealand.

Lindsey Call (Amherst College, Biology) Traditional ecological knowledge in New Zealand policy: investigating environmental management practices in Māori culture.

Hannah-Marie Garcia (Sewanee: The University of the South, Environmental Studies & Sustainability)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Erin Bryant, J.D.

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DEEP SEA AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS COLONIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS INTRODUCED SPECIES CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS & STRATEGIES

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Encounter Māori culture, environmental history, and conservation • Explore relationships between people and

ocean/coastal environments • Choose from electives to tailor coursework • Sail and conduct research in some of the

healthiest waters in the world

SKILLS GAINED • Advanced research methods across multiple sources including primary documents and secondary scholarly literature • Ability to test field observations against an

academic knowledge base • Communication skills through oral presentations • Excellence in written work, including

collaborative editing, formal research prose, and

opportunities for creative expression

COURSES & CREDIT Core Courses (Required) Maritime History & Culture (300-level, 4 cr.)

The Ocean & Global Change (300-level, 4 cr.)

Leadership in a Dynamic Environment (300-level, 3 cr.)

17-18 semester hour credits from Boston University

NEW ZEALAND

Electives (Choose Two) Toward a Sustainable Ocean: Conservation

& Management (300-level, 3 cr.)

Data Communication & Visualization (300-level, 3 cr.)

Cultural Landscapes & Seascapes:

A Sense of Place (300-level, 3 cr.)

Directed Oceanographic Research

(300-level, 4 cr.) - OR - Practical

Oceanographic Research (200-level, 4 cr.)

PROTECTING THE PHOENIX ISLANDS SAMPLE PORT STOPS: Hawai’i • Kanton • American Samoa www.sea.edu/pipa

Sail throughout the last coral wilderness on Earth in order to preserve its future. A joint effort with international collaborators, this program invites students to explore the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), a tropical ocean expanse of diverse deep-ocean ecosystems dotted by eight spectacular coral atolls. You’ll conduct research that will assist in the ongoing development of an effective conservation plan for the region.

Beginning with a three-week shore component in Woods Hole, you’ll use PIPA as a case study to develop your own research project in either ocean science or conservation policy. You’ll then join the SSV Robert C. Seamans for a five-week research voyage throughout the archipelago, which includes an equatorial crossing.

RESEARCH Protection from above: fisheries enforcement in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area.

Kyle Alvanas (University of Rhode Island, Marine Affairs) Mapping the Deep Equatorial Current.

Annabel Spranger (Denison University, Geosciences)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Jan Witting, Ph.D. Research Areas/Interests: Coral reef ecology; designing and constructing autonomous underwater vehicles.

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You and your shipmates will collect samples from the marine environment and visit the region’s islands and pristine coral reefs. By providing real-time data, your projects will ultimately compose a picture of the state of the ocean for the benefit of the PIPA management office in Kiribati.

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CONSERVATION POLICY REEF ECOLOGY OCEAN HEALTH MARINE SCIENCE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Examine impacts of El Niño • Contribute data to inform marine

conservation policy • Study oceanography of tropical oceans • Collect baseline data to assess impacts of

climate change SKILLS GAINED • Critically evaluate coastal and marine policy documents • Communicate and network effectively in

professional management or conservation settings • Identify significant relationships between

economic forces, technology, and ecological sustainability • Ocean literacy and stewardship COURSES & CREDIT The Ocean & Global Change (300-level, 4 cr.)

Toward a Sustainable Ocean: Conservation &

Management (300-level, 3 cr.)

Advanced Ocean Policy Research

(400-level, 4 cr.) - OR - Directed

Oceanographic Research (300-level, 4 cr.)

POLYNESIA

11 semester hour credits from Boston University

STUDENT RESEARCH

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AT SEA

MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS Climate Change Cultural Sustainability Field Oceanography Marine Biodiversity Marine Environmental History Maritime History and Culture Ocean Plastics and Marine Pollution Sargassum Ecosystem Strategies for Ocean Health & Resilience Policy

WINNER NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD for outstanding leadership in influencing and encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers.

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From North Atlantic deepwater canyons to remote Pacific atolls, SEA students adventure with a purpose.

That purpose, of course, is to learn – beginning in the classroom in Woods Hole and continuing through active field research at sea. In the process, our students gather valuable information and insight related to the state of the ocean environment that can be shared with others.

Undergraduate research is therefore a cornerstone of SEA, with an emphasis on field-based study in marine and social sciences. By conducting advanced research in natural science, social science, public policy, or humanities, you’ll gain skills that allow you to meet the professional standard for disciplinary data collection, analysis, and communication of results. Many students continue their research upon return to their home institutions, using the field data collected at SEA as the basis of capstone or senior thesis projects. Others have co-authored publications in peer-reviewed literature and have presented at nationally and internationally recognized conferences.

Institutional and faculty funding from NSF, NOAA, and NASA supports acquisition of sophisticated oceanographic instrumentation and allows for an array of research projects. Whether gathering data on marine plastic pollution, investigating the economics of coral reef ecosystems, or establishing baseline data on eels in the Sargasso Sea, SEA students contribute to a vital body of scientific knowledge. While aboard one of SEA’s sailing research vessels, all students participate in collection of data that are regularly deposited in national oceanographic archives.

For 50 years, SEA student research has advanced our understanding of the global ocean, and the people and cultures that depend upon it.

EXPLORE STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES www.sea.edu/sea_research

Whether tracing the voyages of 19th century whalemen in the Pacific or studying the creatures of the Atlantic’s mesopelagic zone, as an SEA student, you’ll immerse yourself in a guided, original research project.

Because the OCEAN As this journey comes to an end, I can’t help but acknowledge the spark that this program has left within me to pursue

new adventures and see more exceptional places. It has also left me

with an innate awareness for the earth around me that I had never felt before.”

BEATRICE LAWSON, Denison University,

Environmental Studies Major

connects us all

HEALTH & SAFETY

My time at sea was the perfect escape from the overwhelming world of emails, phone calls, and meetings. I am so grateful that I was able to step away from my busy college life and take the time to really learn about myself, my priorities, and who I want to be.”

KRISTINA MUSCALINO, Davidson College,

Math Major

SAFETY AT SEA Safety is among our highest priorities on every voyage, every day. SEA owns and operates the SSV Corwith Cramer and the SSV Robert C. Seamans, both custom designed and uniquely built educational platforms. Unlike some other programs that take students to sea, our ships are U.S. flagged, inspected, and regulated vessels, and have been designed and built specifically for SEA with student and crew safety foremost in mind.

Our ships are United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified and regularly inspected for ocean service.

As Sailing School Vessels (SSVs), our ships are required to meet safety standards different from those for passenger vessels on a comparable route. The SSV Corwith Cramer and SSV Robert C. Seamans meet or exceed the safety requirements for their USCG and American Bureau of Shipping class designations and possess all required equipment for navigation and emergency situation response. Both ships carry simple medical kits and are assigned a designated medical officer. They also maintain

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24-hour access to a network of physicians specially trained to provide remote medical care & advice.

SEA cruise tracks are planned well in advance to optimize program objectives, and are based on seasonal weather patterns, sea conditions, oceanographic research clearances, and port calls visited.

Our cruise track selection and timing reflects strict adherence to predictable heavy weather avoidance.

MORE DETAILS ABOUT STUDENT HEALTH & SAFETY www.sea.edu/safety

SSV CORWITH CRAMER SPECIFICATIONS

SSV Robert C. Seamans

SSV Corwith Cramer

RISK MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

SEA is committed to the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. We recognize the significant responsibility for housing and educating students on our campus, aboard our ships, and in port. While risk is inherent in every activity, it is the management of that risk that is at the core of SEA’s operational philosophy.

The foundation of a successful SEA program begins with the medical screening and clearance process.

All students are required to undergo a thorough physical examination performed by a licensed medical practitioner within three months of the start of the program. Additionally, we ask that students disclose all medical information directly related to their ability to perform essential duties as required by our program structure at sea.

While we take pride in our safety record, we continuously and thoughtfully hone our safety policies, procedures, and practices to mitigate risk while successfully achieving programmatic goals. We regularly review personnel qualifications, provide training, and conduct drills in safety, risk management, and emergency response. We keep up to date with the changing environments in which we operate, and carefully maintain our equipment and facilities to meet or exceed industry standards.

Although SEA operates under a philosophy of risk prevention, we also prepare for and are capable of a broad spectrum of response.

We do this not to discourage applicants or limit the number of students who can participate, but rather to best enable our faculty and staff to provide an appropriate learning environment both on shore and at sea. With adequate lead time, SEA can frequently facilitate appropriate risk management for a wide variety of preexisting medical conditions, including some mental health diagnoses. We work with every student on an individual basis to assess whether their participation in an at-sea program can occur safely and effectively.

Because the OCEAN

Rig: Brigantine Displacement: 280 Tons Construction: Steel; built 1987 ASTACE Shipyard, Bilbao, Spain Length Overall: 134 feet Length on Deck: 98 feet Draft: 12.5 feet Beam: 26 feet Sail Area: 7,500 Sq. Ft. Auxiliary Engine: 500 horsepower Cummins diesel Complement: 38 persons

SSV ROBERT C. SEAMANS SPECIFICATIONS

Rig: Brigantine Displacement: 350 Tons Construction: Steel; built 2001 J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding, Tacoma, WA Length Overall: 134.5 feet Length on Deck: 111.4 feet Draft: 13.9 feet Beam: 25.5 feet Sail Area: 8,554 Sq. Ft. Auxiliary Engine: 455 horsepower Caterpillar diesel Complement: 40 persons

will challenge you

ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

When the whole experience wound down, I found myself thinking about

how far away this ship has taken me from any classroom I have ever known and how much more it has allowed me to learn.”

ILANA DUBY, Macalester College, Political

Science Major

APPLY ONLINE

www.sea.edu/admissions

Admissions admissions@sea.edu 800-552-3633 x770

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Financial Aid financialaid@sea.edu 800-552-3633 x535

WHAT’S NEXT? 1.

CONNECT WITH SEA ADMISSIONS We’ll help you navigate your program choices, and direct you to resources on your home campus.

2. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

Decide which summer or semester

program is right for you!

3.

WORK WITH YOUR HOME INSTITUTION Think about logistics including study abroad approval, credit transfer, academic planning, and internal application deadlines.

4. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Access application requirements and apply

online at www.sea.edu/admissions.

5. CONSIDER YOUR FUNDING OPTIONS

Meet with your home institution’s financial

aid office to determine what aid will

transfer to SEA. Visit www.sea.edu/financialaid for

additional funding opportunities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY SEA welcomes applications from undergraduate students enrolled at U.S. or international colleges or universities who have an interest in studying the ocean from a variety of perspectives. Students from most majors—including but not limited to the sciences, social sciences, and humanities—can participate in SEA programs. While there is no GPA requirement, we take a holistic view of each student’s application through their academic record, submitted references, and motivation and goals for the selected program. Some programs have specific prerequisites for admission.

WHEN TO APPLY Each SEA program has limited capacity with a maximum of 24 or 25 students. We welcome applications up to one year in advance and encourage students to apply early to ensure availability of their first-choice program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES All programs operate on a rolling admissions basis, meaning we review each application once all materials are submitted and it is considered complete. Admissions decisions are made generally within two weeks of completion of the application.

Because the OCEAN

is waiting for you NEED-BASED AID COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABILITY You can afford an SEA program! SEA awards more than $1 million per year in need-based and merit aid to qualified and motivated students.

• More than half of SEA students receive some form of financial assistance • Of those students, 95% receive aid from SEA • In recent years, the average SEA aid award has

been over $13,000

SEA has funds available to assist students who demonstrate family financial need. We carefully assess each student’s financial situation based on submitted financial documents and aid information from your home institution. SEA puts together a financial aid package that takes into account available federal and state aid, institutional support, and ability to pay. In addition to other funds, SEA awards one Presidential Scholarship of $7,500 for every Fall, Winter, or Spring SEA program based on strength of the student’s application materials and demonstrated financial need.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIPS

Talk to your home institution’s financial aid office to determine which scholarships, grants, and financial aid are transferable to SEA Between these resources and SEA’s generous financial aid program, we can make SEA a reality for you.

Additional awards include (but are not limited to): • Minority Serving Institutions Award: $15,000 • Trimester/Quarter Awards: $3,000 • SEA Alumni Referral Awards: up to $3,000 • United World College Scholar Award: $3,000

TUITION & FEES

Additional Awards SEA also offers a range of endowed scholarships, Dean’s Awards up to $5,000, Merit Awards up to $3,500, and special scholarships for students enrolled at a range of colleges and universities. Please visit www.sea.edu/financialaid or contact the SEA Financial Aid Office for details.

Program costs vary depending on length and content.

SEA’s comprehensive prices include tuition, full room and board, lab and book fees, all shore-based excursions, and membership in Divers Alert Network.

They do not include travel or personal expenses. Visit www.sea.edu/programcosts for more information.

APPLYING FOR SEA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS EASY! SIMPLY SUBMIT: • SEA financial aid/scholarship application • Student Aid Report • Most recent student account statement • Most recent award letter from your

financial aid office

Applicants for merit aid only will be required to complete SEA financial aid/scholarship application and the essay, as needed.

OUR GOAL IS FOR YOUR SEA PROGRAM TO COST NO MORE THAN A SEMESTER ON YOUR HOME CAMPUS

DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT Our students love to post about #SEASemester. Learn more about the experience by following us online!

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OUR MISSION SEA is a global teaching, learning, and research community dedicated to the exploration, understanding, and stewardship of marine and maritime environments.

SEA empowers students with life-changing sea voyages of scientific and cultural discovery, academic rigor, and personal growth. Our programs feature an interdisciplinary curriculum and dynamic leadership-development experience – at sea aboard tall ships and on shore.

Sea Education Association www.sea.edu | admissions@sea.edu P.O. Box 6 Woods Hole, MA 02543 800-552-3633 x770 857-386-7986 fax Sea Education Association admits students of any race, color, gender, orientation, and national or ethnic origin to all programs and activities made available to students at SEA. SEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, or financial aid.

Design: Fyfe Design Photo credits: SEA alumni, faculty, staff, and friends

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