CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Marine Ecology in Lisbon

Explore aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity in and around Lisbon alongside biologists and sustainability researchers. Fieldwork and fun trips take you birdwatching at a coastal lagoon, snorkeling in a marine park, kayaking in the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula, observing dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean, and intertidal monitoring at Avencas beach. These three weeks are all about water, so get ready to get wet!

Immerse yourself in conservation and sustainability projects, such as assessing water quality and threats to ecosystems, census-taking of plant and animal species, and conducting interviews with locals on human and economic impacts related to marine ecosystems. Work with local NGOs to raise public awareness around coastal dune preservation and the plastics crisis that is choking the ocean.

Immerse yourself, too, in Portuguese culture. Sample local specialties, such as the famous pastry pastéis de Belém. Paint Portuguese tiles and try traditional dances. Learn the romantic sounds of Portuguese and practice new phrases with local teens and market vendors.