Trip at a Glance
- Hands-on marine biology studies and research
- Explore and scuba dive the thriving reefs off San Salvador in the Bahamas
- Marine ecology projects
- Data collection for the REEF Fish Survey Project
- Earn your PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver certifications
- Island exploration
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Experience required:None
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Ages:Teens finishing grades 9–11, grouped into separate trips of 10–12 participants by age
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Length:21 day trips in June and July
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Tuition:$4,980, plus an additional $490 for non-certified participants who arrive four days early to complete their PADI scuba course
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Location:San Salvador, Bahamas
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Community service:10+ hours
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Number of dives20+
Additional activities include:
- Hiking
- Cave tours
- Island exploration
- Community service including habitat restoration with The Bahamas National Trust and Data collection for the REEF Fish Survey Project
Certifications offered:
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Underwater Naturalist
- PADI AWARE Fish Identification
- PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Credit Earned:
- High school and/or three college academic credits through Lesley University 10+ community service hours
Academic Evaluation:
- Two exams, research project, journal
Program Comparison:
- Use the AT Program Comparison Chart to pick the best trip for you.
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