Advanced Explorer
In TIDES Advanced Explorer, students will build on their newfound understanding of the marine environment and safe scuba practices while completing two core requirements needed for all fieldwork and research projects. The experience begins with Ocean First Education’s Marine Ecology course, which leads students on an exploration of both the biotic and abiotic parts of the ocean as they dive into different ecosystems and learn about community structure, anthropogenic impacts, management, and conservation. Students will then complete the Nitrox and Perfect Buoyancy SCUBA specialties, which will prepare them for working with scientists in fragile ecosystems in the field. The experience culminates in a research expedition to an ocean-based location where students will put their skills learned to the test.
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In TIDES Advanced Explorer, students will build on their newfound understanding of the marine environment and safe scuba practices while completing two core requirements needed for all fieldwork and research projects. The experience begins with Ocean First Education’s Marine Ecology course, which leads students on an exploration of both the biotic and abiotic parts of the ocean as they dive into different ecosystems and learn about community structure, anthropogenic impacts, management, and conservation. Students will then complete the Nitrox and Perfect Buoyancy SCUBA specialties, which will prepare them for working with scientists in fragile ecosystems in the field. The experience culminates in a research expedition to an ocean-based location where students will put their skills learned to the test.
Prerequisites
- Age: 12-18
- Open Water Diver Certification
- All participants must complete a SCUBA medical waiver and be in good health
- Gear: Students must own their own snorkel equipment (scuba mask, fins, snorkel)
Inclusions:
- SSI Enriched Air Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy, and Marine Ecology Certifications
- Rental SCUBA Gear
- Pool training
- Dive and marine science instructors
- Cost of expedition: flights*, lodging, all meals, activities, diving
Not included
- Transport to and from Denver airport
- Personal snorkel gear
- Dive Trip Insurance
* Cost of flights not included for non-local students
