Marine Biology Study Abroad Programs
The structure of your program depends on which marine biology study abroad program you choose, although most courses that you will take abroad will be in partnership with a host university in the country that you study in.
Most marine biology courses abroad combine classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork; as such, some previous lab experience is typically required. Fieldwork may involve inshore or offshore sampling, surveying, and identification while on the coast, on reefs, or in open water on research vessels. Much of the work done in the water will be carried through to your lab work and a semester-long research project.
Subjects may include Ecology, Sustainability, Human Impact on Marine Biology, or Tropical Botany, amongst others; what is remarkable about these courses is they will be tailored specifically to the region in which you are studying. Unlike taking courses at your home university, studying marine biology abroad not only allows you to see firsthand the marine life described in your textbooks, but also allows you to see marine life on a grander scale in the context of the entire ecosystem. Marine biology study abroad programs are very specific to what type of water and what type of organisms students will be studying, and the time of year may also affect what you are able to study.
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