Your child may be ready if they show an interest in the ocean, marine animals, or ecosystems and enjoy exploring nature or learning about science.
Look for instructors with a background in marine biology or environmental science, experience in teaching children, and a passion for ocean conservation.
Encourage visits to aquariums, participation in beach clean-ups, or reading marine science books. Watching documentaries or following marine life studies online can also be educational.
Children as young as 6 or 7 can start with basic marine science concepts, with more detailed study introduced as they show interest.