A practical learning experience on Maria Island for year 11 and 12 students.
This predominately field-based unit consists of 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast. The unit is open to 24 students and is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire you through a hands-on marine science program. It will encourage you to explore issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris and their associated social and economic impacts will be covered.
The field trip contribution fee of $525 covers the following:
- Hobart airport transfers*
- Your accommodation in Hobart on the first and last night**
- Your transport from IMAS in Hobart to Maria Island and return
- Accommodation on Maria Island
- Hire of all required diving and survey gear
- All your meals
*For interstate students only.
**Accommodation on the first and last night is included only for students living 30 minutes or more by car from Hobart.
Applications open in late January, 2025.