Sea the Future
Marine Science Mentorship Program
Apply Today for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We are now accepting applications from 7th and 8th grade Goleta Valley Junior High Students! To learn more, please look at our informational flyer or contact us. Please complete an application using the link below by September 26, 2025.
Program Details
- Team up with UCSB scientists for interactive, hands-on marine science activities and field trips
- Sessions held at GVJH from 3-4pm every Thursday for 6 weeks (8th Grade: 10/9 – 11/13 2025; 7th Grade: 4/9 – 5/14 2026)
- Go whale watching and tidepooling, fly a drone, dissect albatross boluses, and so much more!
- Sea the Future is completely free and open to anyone and everyone – all expenses are covered for all participants and no previous experience or interest in marine science is necessary!
Program Goals
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Spark interest in marine science topics and careers
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Provide a unique and accessible science experience
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Inspire lifelong environmental and ocean awareness
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Foster connections with marine science experts
Sea the Future, a marine science mentorship program hosted by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory and the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa Barbara, is an academic mentorship program that encourages junior high students to pursue a career in marine science by providing them with knowledge, skills, and relationships in the marine science field. The program focuses on mentor-led science activities that teach students about different topics in marine science and spark excitement about the ocean.
The program is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the field of marine science and proactively strives to bring the voices, intellect, and talents of people of all colors, backgrounds, and identities into our work to further science and conservation. We strongly encourage students from marginalized or underrepresented groups to join the program.