Extracurriculars for a Career in Marine Biology
Marine biologists study ocean life and ecosystems. Marine science camps, aquarium volunteering, and ocean research programs let high schoolers explore life underwater.
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Programs for a Career in Marine Biology
Why it fits: Students gain experience in aquatic research through fisheries studies and water quality projects at Otsego Lake.
Why it fits: Students engage deeply in ocean science content and compete on marine biology topics.
Why it fits: Multiple expeditions focus on ocean health, shark conservation, and marine wildlife tracking and study.
Why it fits: Students conduct marine mammal studies, whale watching, squid dissection, and benthic biology on a working research vessel.
Why it fits: Students conduct hands-on marine research and exploration aboard sailing vessels in coastal waters.
Why it fits: Students study marine science firsthand through snorkeling, diving, and ocean research while earning college credits in oceanography.
Why it fits: Volunteers directly engage with marine life education and conservation research at an aquarium facility.
Why it fits: Students research marine species conservation, ocean ecosystems, and ocean-related environmental challenges.