Caribbean Sea Camp slated for summer

From an article post on Cayman NetNews:

The Little Cayman Research Centre will be hosting the 9th Annual Caribbean Sea Camp from 15 to 22 August.

Developed by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI), this program offers high school students the opportunity to learn Caribbean Marine Biology and Conservation at one of the world’s premier education and research facilities.

This year’s activities will be based on the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program and will emphasize the importance of healthy coral reefs. Open to divers and non-divers, students are given the opportunity to discover the wonders of coral reefs first-hand from experts working to conserve the diversity of life inhabiting the ocean’s largest living creature.

Students aged 14 to 18 years are invited to apply for this unique fun and educational opportunity. Merit based scholarships are available to Cayman students who show an interest in helping resolve issues facing the marine realm today. The Programme is also open to international students with the aim of fostering an inter-cultural experience.

Students interested in the programme must complete an application indicating their own personal ideas about why coral reefs are important and obtain a letter of recommendation as to why they should be considered for placement on this program.

For more information on the 2008 Caribbean SeaCamp or for an application, e-mail ccmi_applications@reefresearch.org or visit their website at www.reefresearch.org. Applications are being accepted through the months of March and April.

Companies interested in sponsoring a scholarship for a local student can obtain details by emailing reef@reefresearch.org.