Ocean Adventures

Dive beneath the surface in Ocean Adventures, a marine biology and oceanography course designed for curious students who want to understand what's really living in the deep. Over four sessions, students explore everything from sunlit coral reefs to the pitch-black midnight zone, getting up close with dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, and the ecosystems that support them. Along the way, they'll examine the anatomy of specific species, map the layers of the ocean, and wrestle with real questions about how human activity is reshaping marine environments. Whether you're dreaming of a career in marine science or just fascinated by the ocean, this course turns that curiosity into real knowledge.

Mapping the Ocean Zones Find out what marine biologists do, then explore the ocean's sunlight, twilight, midnight, and abyssal zones and the ecosystems unique to each.

Dolphins and Sharks Map dolphin anatomy and pod life, and compare great whites, whale sharks, and hammerheads by their bodies, diets, and habitats.

Jellyfish and Ocean Plants Explore jellyfish, creatures with no brain, heart, or bones, and discover how ocean plants support the whole marine ecosystem.

People and the Ocean Weigh the harmful and helpful ways people affect ocean health, and uncover the eerie history of famous shipwrecks.