Marine Environmental Science with Shoals Marine Laboratory

Summary

Shoals Marine Laboratory, operated by Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire, offers immersive summer courses for high school students on Appledore Island, Maine. These unique pre-college programs turn curious learners into young scientists through fieldwork, lab activities, and direct interaction with marine environments.

Courses on offer range from 1-2 weeks and include subjects like marine biology, environmental science, and shark and ray body structure. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, students receive close mentorship from Cornell professors and gain college credit on an official Cornell transcript. The island setting provides an unparalleled living laboratory where students study marine life, explore coastal habitats, and engage in authentic scientific inquiry.

Program Features

Live and study on a research island six miles off the coast
Conduct marine field research with real-world tools and techniques
Learn from distinguished faculty in small, focused classes
Explore wildlife and ecosystems through boat trips, dissections, and island hikes.

Program Details

Date July  28 – August 11
Duration 2 weeks
Ages 15 - 18
Fees From $6,800 / 2 weeks
Location Appledore Island, New Hampshire

More Information

Courses include Marine Environmental Science (3 credits, 2 weeks) and Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays (1 credit, 1 week), both blend lectures, hands-on labs, and independent research in marine biology and conservation.

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Date July  28 – August 11
Duration 2 weeks
Ages 15 - 18
Fees From $6,800 / 2 weeks
Location Appledore Island, New Hampshire

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