School Field Trip Ocean Programs in Santa Barbara

A well-run ocean field trip can teach more marine science in a single afternoon than weeks of classroom instruction. Here's what makes one actually work at scale.

Logistics That Matter

• Instructor-to-student ratios: should stay tight even for large groups.
• All gear provided: schools shouldn't need to source wetsuits or safety equipment.
• Rotating site access: different coastal sites let programs adapt to conditions and grade level.

What We Offer Schools

Our Pelagix program is built specifically for classes coming to the coast — we provide instruction, gear, safety staff, and rotating coastal sites for grades 6 through 9. It's one afternoon your students won't forget.

Teachers can also draw on NOAA Ocean Service Education resources to extend the lesson back in the classroom. Ready to book? Contact our team to schedule a field trip.