Marine Science Summer Camps for Teens

If you haven’t come face-to-face with the amazing marine life from your textbook, then you’re at the wrong marine science camp.

Broadreach Marine Science summer camps are full-on, immersive adventures.

Under the guidance of incredible oceanographers, marine scientists and conservationists, middle school and high school students will study marine science in a way that few can.

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At our marine science camps for middle school students, younger teens can live aboard a catamaran and learn to sail and dive in the Caribbean for 12 days while getting a fun, relaxed introduction to marine biology.

Budding marine biologists in high school can choose to hop from island to island while living aboard a boat or to live and work at a renowned research center. Students will conduct hands-on research with professionals, help implement conservation initiatives in marine science, come face-to-face with the wildlife and coral they’re studying and more – all while living and working with a group of new amazing friends (sometimes on a boat!).

Observe the abundant marine life of the Caribbean. Assist with sea turtle hatching in Costa Rica. Investigate coral reef health in Curaçao. Dive with sharks in Fiji. No matter which of our marine science adventures you choose, it’s hard to match the immersive experiences offered on Broadreach marine science summer camps for middle school students or high school students!

Marine Science Program Highlights

  • Live on a floating classroom on one of our marine science liveaboard voyages OR opt for a land-based adventure!
  • Get insight into what a career in marine science might look like, working alongside real-life marine biologists, researchers and scientists on meaningful research and conservation efforts.
  • Earn scuba certifications to observe the marine life you're studying in their natural habitat, including sea turtles, sharks, whales, dolphins, coral and more!
  • High school students have the option to earn college credits on our marine science programs!
  • Travel to Costa Rica, Curacao, the Caribbean, Fiji, the Azores, or Mexico's Yucatan region for the ultimate marine science adventure.
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Learn more about Broadreach’s immersive marine science camps for teens! Engage with real-life marine biologists and explore marine science career paths as a middle school or high school student.

Popular Marine Science Trips

Caribbean: St. Martin, St. Barths + Saba

Caribbean 12-Day Intro to Marine Biology

Middle School
Overview

Dive into a marine biology adventure!  A combo of diving, sailing and marine biology instruction… PLUS the fun and friendships of a liveaboard adventure.


Highlights
  • 12-day liveaboard adventure
  • No experience necessary
  • Focus on marine biology instruction
  • Scuba + sailing certifications available
  • Must be 12 years old by program start

2025 Programs
June 20 - July 1, 2025$5,280Limited
July 5 - July 16, 2025$5,280Full
July 20 - July 31, 2025$5,280Limited
August 3 - August 14, 2025$5,280Limited
Middle School
Overview

Level up your diving in the world’s oldest marine reserve in this advanced land-based scuba adventure! Become an Advanced Open Water diver while learning about corals and exploring the island through hiking, land sailing, and a donkey sanctuary.


Highlights
  • 12-day land-based adventure
  • PADI Open Water certification or equivalent required
  • Open to students completing grades 6-8
  • Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water certification, Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty, Reef Renewal Diver specialty and Sea Turtle Ecology and Research Diver specialty

2025 Programs
July 5 - July 16, 2025$5,280Limited
High School
Overview

Live at a research station. Investigate the health of coral reefs while completing dozens of shore dives. Explore Curacao above and below the water.


Highlights
  • 20-day land-based adventure
  • Assist with coral restoration project
  • Earn 2 natural science college credits
  • Multiple scuba certifications available

2025 Programs
June 18 - July 7, 2025$7,680Limited
July 11 - July 30, 2025$7,680Call for options
Caribbean: St. Martin + the Leewards

Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage

High School
Overview

Hop aboard a floating classroom. Sail across the Leeward islands. Learn to scuba dive, sail and practice underwater research.


Highlights
  • 17-day liveaboard adventure
  • No experience required
  • Earn 2 natural science college credits
  • Scuba + sailing certification available

2025 Programs
June 14 - June 30, 2025$6,880Limited
July 3 - July 19, 2025$6,880Call for options
July 23 - August 8, 2025$6,880Limited
High School
Overview

Learn first-hand what it takes to design and implement a conservation project start-to-finish as you assist with real-world projects in Mexico’s Yucatan region!


Highlights
  • 18-day land-based adventure
  • PADI Open Water (or equivalent) certification required
  • 2 natural science college credits available

2025 Programs
June 21 - July 8, 2025$7,180Limited
July 11 - July 28, 2025$7,180Unavailable
High School
Overview

Study whales and dolphins in the Azores, also known as the Hawaii of Europe! Participate in research and data collection as you understand how the region turned from a whale-hunting to a whale-watching society.


Highlights
  • 16-day land-based adventure
  • 2 natural science college credits available
  • Open to students completing 9-12 grades

2025 Programs
June 28 - July 13, 2025$6,780Available
High School
Overview

Swim with sharks and advance your diving skills. Experience beautiful Fijian landscapes and culture while engaging in shark research and conservation.


Highlights
  • 22-day land-based adventure
  • PADI Open Water (or equivalent) certification required
  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Research and swim with sharks
  • 3 natural science college credits available

2025 Programs
June 18 - July 9, 2025$8,580Full
July 12 - August 2, 2025$8,580Full
High School
Overview

Adventure into the rainforest. Cruise the beach for signs of sea turtles. Protect exotic wildlife. Experience conservation in action.


Highlights
  • 14-day land-based adventure
  • No experience required
  • Participate in hands-on data collection of sea turtle hatchlings
  • Earn 2 natural science college credits

2025 Programs
June 15 - June 28, 2025$5,680Available
July 5 - July 18, 2025$5,680Available
July 21 - August 3, 2025$5,680Limited