Focus: Oceanography, Biology, Conservation

Duration: 7 Days

Standards Alignment: NGSS (Life Science, Ecosystems), AP Biology, IB ESS

*This sample itinerary is for planning purposes only and may be modified due to availability, logistics, or group customization requests

Arrival in Key Largo
- Welcome dinner & intro to marine ecology
Coral Reef Exploration
- Snorkel with marine biologists
- Coral ID and reef health survey
Restoration Lab
- Visit coral nursery
- Hands-on coral fragment planting and monitoring
Mangroves & Seagrass Study
- Kayak through mangrove tunnels
- Water quality testing and biodiversity mapping
Marine Careers & Conservation
- Panel with NOAA scientists and local divers
- Design a marine conservation campaign
Student Showcase
- Present reef restoration and conservation projects
- Celebration dinner
Departure
- Airport transfer & farewell