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MANTA/College of Charleston British Virgin Islands Summer Study Abroad: 4 college credits

Location

British Virgin Islands

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

Animal Science Biology Conservation and Preservation Field Studies Graduate Studies Marine Biology Natural Sciences Wildlife Sciences

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Program Details

Program Type

Faculty Led

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Boat

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

3815

Price Details

The cost of the program is $3,815 per student. This includes all accommodations, food, sailing, PADI Open Water or Advanced SCUBA certification (includes PADI online course fee, confined water training, check out dives, and certification), transport to/from the airport, instructional materials, and program related activities. This does not include College of Charleston tuition or application fee, airfare, optional purchases ashore, or snorkeling equipment.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Meals Transportation

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2023

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About Program

Course Title: BIOL 250/250L or 453/453L Field Studies in Coral Reef Biology, 4 credit hours
Duration and Dates: 15 days, May 11-25
This is a unique experience open to any college students, marine biology majors who want to build career skills, to non-biology majors seeking an Caribbean coral reef learning adventure. The setting for this program is the beautiful Caribbean archipelago known as the British Virgin Islands (BVIs). The base from which the program is operated the Research Vessel MANTA, an 80 foot luxury yacht fully equipped as a long-range, live-aboard dive and research vessel that we cruise the island chain. Students will earn their PADI scuba certification (Open Water or Advanced), learn scientific diving techniques for studying coral reefs, hear lectures on the biology, taxonomy, and conservation of coral reef ecosystems, and conduct underwater observations and research. Students will also function as full crew members and learn hands-on nautical skills.

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Program Highlights

Earn 4 hours of college credit through the College of Charleston
Receive PADI Open Water or Advanced scuba certification, and learn scientific diving techniques
Explore and learn about amazing Caribbean coral reef ecosystems, observe sea turtles and sharks in the wild
Hands-on experience participating in fundamental & applied marine science research and conservation
Explore the Caribbean islands, learn deckhand and seamanship skills, and build confidence and life-long friendships

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About 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...