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Exploring Marine Science and Diving
Exploring Marine Science and Diving
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International Field Studies
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Location
  • Bahamas
Length
1 - 2 weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel Conservation Cultural Immersion Hands-On Learning Scuba Diving Instruction Study Abroad Wilderness
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Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Bird Watching Boating Cliff Jumping Hiking Kayaking Scuba Diving Sightseeing Snorkeling Swimming
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Cabin
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
24

Pricing

$2,999
Price Details
Access to the 6 online course recordings, 14 night stay at Forfar Field Station, PADI Open Water Certification, roundtrip flight from Nassau to Andros, all meals, transportation on island, lodging, lectures, and lecture-themed excursions. You’ll be responsible for your flights into and out of Nassau, BS.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Some Equipment Meals Tour Guide Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance
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About Program

Live on beachfront property, study on the crystal clear Caribbean waters, and earn your PADI Open Water SCUBA certification during our two week immersive marine science program at Forfar Field Station. Students will partake in lecture based activities and land/sea excursions throughout the island as they explore the wonders of Andros as it is home to the highest concentration of blue holes in the world and bordering the 3rd largest fringing barrier reef.

Our program is perfect for those interested in learning more about marine ecosystems, biology, conservation and SCUBA Diving. Open to students ages 18-24, and you do not need to be affiliated with a school group to join. Solo and small group travelers welcome!

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Program Highlights

  • PADI Open Water SCUBA Certification
  • Live on beachfront property in The Bahamas
  • Snorkel the 3rd largest fringing barrier reef
  • Study marine biology, conservation, climate change, and coral reefs
  • July of 2026

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snorkeling on Andros Island
Studying Marine Life on Saddleback Cay
SCUBA Diving on Andros Island
Boat trip with Exploring Marine Science and Diving Program
Jumping into a Blue Hole on Andros Island
Lodging - Forfar Field Station - Andros Island, Bahamas

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About International Field Studies

International Field Studies, a nonprofit organization focused on environmental education, has been running programs for students and researchers at Forfar Field Station on Andros Island, Bahamas since 1970. Our 6-week Forfar Gap Year Program is a chance for post-high school, college-aged students to gain experience (and become scuba certified) as...

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