NOAA’s Teacher at Sea (TAS) program provides a unique at-sea research experience for teachers, who often describe the opportunity as “transformational.” The program encourages teachers to engage with the TAS Alumni Association and connect with each other via regional workshops. Because research reveals a positive correlation between student achievement and teacher knowledge of science content and pedagogy, the Teacher at Sea Program structures these workshops to expand the teachers’ science knowledge, introduce them to local NOAA resources and research, and solidify bonds between educators.