Check out these great opportunities to get involved with marine biology!
The best way to explore the field of marine biology is to get some hands-on experience in the marine environment. Check out the links below to find a great program near you!
Marine Biology Summer Programs
Washington
- Seattle Aquarium Summer Camps & Family Programs
- NOAA/SeaGrant Science Camp
- Salish Sea Sciences Pre-College Program
- An immersive three-week pre-college summer program for 14-18 year olds devoted to marine and environmental sciences. Offered annually in Friday Harbor, WA in conjunction with scientists and educators affiliated with Friday Harbor Laboratories, SeaDoc Society, US National Parks, and Northwest Maritime Center and housed at Spring Street International School.
- The Salish Sea School
- Elementary through High School summer camp programs in Anacortes, WA
- Camp Orkila Overnight Marine Biology Specialty Camp
- Highline Community College Marine Science and Technology (MAST) Center Summer Camp
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center Summer Camp
- Sound Experience Environmental Sailing Experiences for Teens
- UW Summer Youth Programs – science camp topics vary
- Burke Museum Summer Camp for Youth – science camp topics vary
- Beach Camp at Sunset Bay
National
Internships & Volunteering
Washington
- Environmental Science Center Internships and Resources for Senior Projects
- KWIAHT Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Internships
- National Ocean and Sciences Bowl Internship and Scholarship Resources
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium High School Volunteer Opportunities
- Orca Bowl: Washington State Sciences Bowl
- Sea Grant Marine Careers Internship Links
- Seal Sitters Volunteering Program
- Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocate High School Volunteer Program
- Student Conservation Association Internships
- UW Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team
Courses for Credit
Washington
- ORCA Research College Academy for Running Start Students
- University of Washington Summer Quarter
- High School students may register for UW courses such as FISH/OCEAN/BIOL 250: Marine Biology after completing at their freshman year
Global
Are you a high school student planning to apply to the UW? Plan a visit to campus soon!
Summer camps & employers – Have an opportunity to share? Email marbiol@uw.edu to request a posting on this page.

Sam Eck