Young Scientists Program (YSP)
Ocean-loving high schoolers conduct hands-on research projects in conjunction with the Aquarium's Aquatic Nursery, exploring marine biology through original investigation.
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LiMPETS Citizen Science Program
CA program monitoring rocky intertidal/sandy beach ecosystems with real conservation data.
Ocean Discovery Institute — Ocean Leaders Program
Free 4-year marine science pathway starting the summer before 9th grade, San Diego.
Teen Conservation Leaders
Service-learning program where teens train in marine biology/conservation topics, then rotate through guest engagement, animal care support, or engineering tracks as summer volunteers at the Aquarium.
UC San Diego Research Scholars Program — Marine Science
Tiered Scripps Institution of Oceanography program from coursework to hands-on research.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Volunteer Program
Teens 16+ volunteer as Tide Pool Interpreters/Greeters, later advancing to Aquarist Assistant or School Programs roles, supporting marine-science education and animal care.
Lawrence Hall of Science Marine Biology Program
1-week residential program at Bodega Marine Lab/UCSC doing tidepool fieldwork.