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Extracurriculars for a Career in Marine Biologist

8 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in marine biologist.

SUNY Biological Field Station Internships
SUNY Oneonta · Cooperstown, NY · In-Person

Students gain experience in aquatic research through fisheries studies and water quality projects at Otsego Lake.

Ocean Awareness Contest
Bow Seat · Multiple · Virtual

Students research marine species conservation, ocean ecosystems, and ocean-related environmental challenges.

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Center for Ocean Leadership · Multiple · In-Person

Students engage deeply in ocean science content and compete on marine biology topics.

Earthwatch Institute – Teen Expeditions
Earthwatch Institute · Multiple · In-Person

Multiple expeditions focus on ocean health, shark conservation, and marine wildlife tracking and study.

Voyage Seaward
Camp SEA Lab · Monterey Bay, CA · In-Person

Students conduct marine mammal studies, whale watching, squid dissection, and benthic biology on a working research vessel.

Sea Education Association High School/Pre-College Programs
Sea Education Association · Woods Hole, MA · In-Person

Students conduct hands-on marine research and exploration aboard sailing vessels in coastal waters.

Sea|mester
Global Expeditions Group · Multiple · In-Person

Students study marine science firsthand through snorkeling, diving, and ocean research while earning college credits in oceanography.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Volunteer Programs
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium · San Pedro, CA 90731 · In-Person

Volunteers directly engage with marine life education and conservation research at an aquarium facility.