Semesters can be combined thematically and in area studies for a full year abroad. Intensive language study, homestays, field study and independent research are integral parts of every program. Financial aid is available. Sea Education Association SEA is headquartered at Woods Hole, MA as part of a community of prestigious institutions that make up the oceanographic center of the eastern United States and offers academic programs in ocean studies. SEA's multidisciplinary curriculum offers students a unique opportunity to combine the world of marine science with an offshore sailing and research experience.
Students undertake course work ashore followed by a practical component at sea.
SEA also offers SEA Seminars, shorter programs in marine science designed for teachers, high school students, adults and groups from other educational organizations. Worldwide research expeditions are offered in the summer through the University of California. Countries vary from year to year, but recent opportunities have been in Belize, Benin, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, Micronesia, Siberia, Turkey, and Uganda. Students may research projects in animal behavior in Pakistan and Kenya. Projects are also conducted in botany and ecology in Ecuador and Malawi.