Oceans in a Changing Climate is geared toward understanding the chemical processes at play in the global ocean including the marine carbon cycle and an introduction to biogeochemistry. Tools of the Trade has a more practical approach aimed at introducing and familiarising students with the instrumentation used to collect data from the ocean and data analysis software. Both streams participate in daily morning lectures, themed “Ocean Dynamics”. The streams then split into practical deck work in the laboratories and programme specific lectures. The practical work is provided by the ASCA scientists on board who carry out scientific studies. In the evening, lectures covering more cultural topics from Marine Birding, Art at Sea and Photography at Sea take place. A themed party is held on the last night where all the students and staff come together to unwind after all the tasks have been submitted.