Apply skills to problems that threaten the global oceans.
Critical Thinking
Expand on your critical thinking skills as they apply to underwater science
Skill Development
Students master SCUBA skills under the direction of a PADI professional of over 16 years
Environment
Eastern NC has Estuarine, near shore, coastal, and open ocean environments that are being studied by NCSU, UNC, Duke, and …
Diving
Great diving locations! Great dive shops! Lots of expert advice! Known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”, much of the …
Hospitality
Welcome to Eastern North Carolina, home of the Crystal Coast! We have fantastic warm water wreck diving, accessible inshore diving, …
Science
Learn basic oceanography as it applies to the local environment, including 1) species identification; 2) quadrat surveys; 3) transect surveys; …
Experiential Travel
Put your skills to use beyond NC! Come with us to a variety of locations to complete projects!
Three Week Interships!
Work on 3 different MERROW Projects and earn 7 certifications, 33 dives, and AAUS Science diver to 60ft rating!
Two Week Internships!
Work on two different MERROW Foundation projects and earn 4 certifications, 19 dives, and AAUS Science Diver to 30 ft!