CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Marine Ecology in Palma de Mallorca

Teeming with biodiversity, the Mediterranean Sea supports more than 17,000 species, making magnificent Mallorca in the western Mediterranean a special place to focus on sustainability. With plenty of Marine Protected Areas, you’ll learn firsthand about organisms and their interactions with coastal and marine ecosystems.

Engage with expert ecologists and biologists in class, the lab, and the field as you observe nature, inventory species, and monitor habitats. In the process, you’ll discover key species under threat from marine pollution and human activity—and how to make a difference.

There’s also plenty of time to get out on the water and in! Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard–do it all! Play beach volleyball, too. Immerse yourself in island life and Mallorquin culture through your homestay and meet-ups with local teens. Take in the sights from the medieval Bellver Castle with its beautiful bird’s-eye view of Palma to the colorful Olivar Market and the Es Baluard contemporary art museum. And don’t miss the homemade almond ice cream at Palma’s 300-year-old café!