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Zach Huffman
The program SEA had to offer seemed like a very unique and incredible opportunity in a number of different ways. The combination of a classroom education and six straight weeks…
Robert C. Seamans
South of Honolulu, Hawaii
Corwith Cramer
Christiansted, St. Croix
About SEA
Sea Education Association is an internationally recognized leader in undergraduate ocean education. For 40 years and more than one million nautical miles, we have educated students about the world’s oceans through our fully accredited study abroad program, SEA Semester. SEA is based on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Learn more...
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SEA Semester
SEA Semester is a 12-week study abroad program for undergraduates that combines academic study on shore with a sailing research voyage at sea. Each SEA Semester includes foundational coursework in oceanography, maritime studies, and nautical science, and is designed to offer a multidisciplinary platform from which to study our oceans. 17-18 credits are offered through Boston University. Learn More...
SEA Summer Session
The Summer Session is an 8-week version of SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration. This abbreviated program offers undergraduates a comprehensive understanding of the world’s oceans through interdisciplinary coursework on shore and at sea. 12 credits are offered through Boston University. Learn More...
High School Summer Seminars
SEA Summer Seminars are modeled after our undergraduate SEA Semester program but specifically designed for high school students. These 3-week academic programs balance on-shore research and team building with oceanographic research aboard a traditional sailing vessel. Program offerings vary. Learn More...
Collaborative Programs
In addition to our regularly offered programs, SEA partners with many institutions of higher education to offer customized programs. Collaborations include Stanford @ SEA, Williams-Mystic, Boston University Marine Program’s Marine Semester, and the WHOI/MIT Joint Program. Learn More...
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