This Year's Program

 

From the sky to the ocean floor and everything in between, Sea & Learn on Saba invites you to explore nature and enhance your environmental awareness. 2026 will be the 23rd annual event of this award-winning program! 

The 2026 program will be here before you know it! Check out the Experts page to see the scientists that came in 2025 and stay tuned for more updates.

 

For those of you new to our program...

Saba, a tiny Caribbean island, just 28 miles from St. Maarten, offers a unique annual event in October: Sea & Learn on Saba. Saba, known as The Unspoiled Queen, is proud of its nature and preservation efforts. We hope the video to the right, which details the 2014 event, gives you an idea of what to expect this year.

Throughout the entire month of October, a diverse group of naturalists, scientists, and academics—spanning topics from cactus and fish communication to lizards and ocean mapping—deliver engaging, multimedia presentations in a relaxed and accessible style. Beyond the evening talks, participants are also invited to take part in hands-on field and research projects, contributing to nature surveys conducted throughout the event. These same experts also work with Saba's school children and locals to ensure the next generation continues to have appreciation for the nature of Saba.

 

Whether your reason to visit Saba is hiking, diving or just relaxing, the timing of the daily Sea & Learn events is scheduled to allow visitors and locals alike to enjoy their day on Saba. A "happy hour" environment is provided at different venues so that dinner plans are easily accommodated after the nightly sessions. Field project scheduling varies and will be announced in advance. You can choose to attend as many or as few events as you like. We highly recommend signing up for field projects in advance.