Marine Science and Nautical Training Academy (MANTA) & College of Charleston

The Marine science and Nautical Training Academy (MANTA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education and research organization. We are affiliated with the College of Charleston, in South Carolina. Our programs are College of Charleston summer study abroad courses offered through the Biology Department and the Center for International Education. High school students or college students nationwide are invited to register as non-degree seeking summer students and earn 4 college biology credits that will transfer to your home university on your College of Charleston transcript. Join the experience of a life time and learn about coral reefs using scientific diving techniques!