SEA Semester | Study Abroad with SEA Semester: Ocean Science & Sailing Program - Nautical, Maritime, & Oceanography Studies

SEA Semester Programs

Every SEA Semester begins with a shore component in Woods Hole followed by an open ocean research cruise. Each program combines elements of oceanography, maritime history & culture, environmental studies, public policy, and nautical science.

While all SEA Semesters provide an interdisciplinary approach to studying the oceans, each program has an individual focus and schedule. You should apply for the semester that best fits your interests, academic calendar, and required coursework.

SEA Semester programs offer 17-18 credits from Boston University; the SEA Summer Session & SEA Trimester Program offer 12. Visit the Academic Credit section for more information.

SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration

Take an interdisciplinary approach to studying the marine environment by combining the natural sciences, social sciences, and public policy.

Open to students from all academic majors.

New Trimester/Quarter Program in Spring 2012!

Learn more about OE.

SEA Semester: Colonization to Conservation in the Caribbean

Explore the legacy of European colonialism in the history, culture, and marine environment of the Caribbean.

Designed for students interested in environmental studies, humanities and social sciences.

Formerly titled Documenting Change in the Caribbean.

Learn more about CCC.

SEA Semester: Oceans & Climate

Examine the role of the oceans in one of the most significant scientific challenges of our time: global climate change.

Designed for upper-level science students (prerequisites).

Learn more about O&C.

SEA Semester: Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures & Ecosystems

Study the dilemma of environmental and cultural sustainability in French Polynesia.

Designed for students interested in environmental studies, humanities, and social sciences.

Learn more about SPICE.

SEA Semester: Energy & the Ocean Environment

Investigate the social, environmental, and technological dimensions of energy production and transportation in coastal and open ocean environments.

Designed for students interested in science or environmental science (prerequisites).

Learn more about EOE.

SEA Semester: Marine Biodiversity & Conservation

Apply modern biodiversity research to place-based resource management in the coastal and open ocean.