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Sea Education Association: Climate Change & Coastal Resilience (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Multiple, Multiple; Roseau, Dominica; Woods Hole MA, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Sea Education Association 
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior Housing Options: Cabin on ship, Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Government, Health & Human Services, Health Science, Humanities, International Relations, International Studies, Politics, Sciences, Social Policy & Administration, Social Science, Urban Design Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
Climate change significantly impacts communities residing near and relying on the ocean.
Increasingly, residents of vulnerable coastal communities are on the front lines in the struggle against rising seas and strengthening storm cycles. That struggle also raises complex issues of climate justice and public health, everywhere from large urban areas to small rural towns and villages.

Climate Change and Coastal Resilience, a mid-level undergraduate program examines the ways climate change is affecting coastal communities and explores strategies for building coastal resilience.

Beginning with a shore program in Woods Hole, students gain a theoretical understanding of climate change impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies. The academic curriculum includes lectures from leading climate scientists and policy experts and field trips to local research institutions in surrounding area. Students engage in discussions on topics such as rising sea levels, increased storm intensity, and ocean acidification.

Following the shore program, students embark on a sailing voyage from Auckland to Christchurch, visiting several coastal towns and cities along the way. During their time at sea, students gain hands-on research experience through the deployment of oceanographic research equipment.  At port stops, students will connect with local experts and community members to better understand the ways in which climate change is impacting the region.