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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Marine Biologist? Experience firsthand the investigative work, exciting discovery, and fun of ocean science at one of the University of California’s marine labs! Days are jam-packed with scientific observations of marine organisms, tidepooling, field protocols, organism sampling on beaches, and developing your own lab-based marine biology research project. This residential program also includes downtime, hikes, and other social activities to make new friends. Join us to gain skills, knowledge, and insight into the field of marine biology while adding valuable experience to your college and career pathways.
By the end of the program, students will receive a UC Berkeley certificate of completion, publicly share their final projects, create or strengthen their LinkedIn profiles, and be invited to join the TRP LinkedIn group. This invite-only professional network connects participants with TRP peers and staff—from high school through college, graduate studies, postdoctoral work, and into their early careers—and can serve as a long-term support system designed to grow with them.
Parents are invited at 2:00 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.
Session 1: 06/14/2026 – 06/19/2026 Location: UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, Bodega Bay Transportation to and from the program is NOT provided. Residential included
Session 4: 07/12/2026 – 07/17/2026 Location: UC Santa Cruz Transportation to and from the program is NOT provided. Residential included
Wake-up (but don’t worry—it’s only this early on tidepooling days; low tide is 7:30) Head to tidepools Tidepool exploration and observations Return to campus for breakfast together Rest, shower, and prepare for the day
Opening Circle — group check-in and framing the day Head to the Marine Lab for hands-on investigations Learning and practicing observation skills
Lunch break in campus cafeteria or packed lunch out in the field Social time with teens from other tracks
Continued investigations and explorations in your track Various lab tours and guest speakers Closing Circle — reflection and preview of what’s ahead Clean up & enjoy some well-deserved downtime
Dinner
Evening program, such as — campus or other tours, night hike, meet and talk to current college students, stargazing and night games, bonfire and beach volleyball, or art projects Free time
Lights Out!