Exploring Marine Science and Diving

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Location

Bahamas

Length

1 - 2 weeks

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Activities

Animal Viewing Bird Watching Boating Cliff Jumping Hiking Kayaking Scuba Diving Sightseeing Snorkeling Swimming

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Cabin

Primary Language

English

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

Starting Price

2999

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

Last Updated: Sep 26, 2024

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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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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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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 2025

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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...