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The School for Field Studies (SFS) Turks and Caicos Islands - Marine Fauna: Ecology and Conservation (Summer II) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Dormitory Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Caribbean Studies, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, International Studies, Marine Science, Sciences, Sociology, Tourism, Zoology
Program Type: field study, study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

SFS TURKS & CAICOS: MARINE FAUNA - ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(SUMMER II)

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Term | Summer Session II

Credits | 4 semester-hour credits (8 credits if taken with Session I)

Prerequisites | No course prerequisites | 2.5 GPA | 18 years of age

Application Deadline | April 15th. Early applications encouraged!

Financial Aid | All accepted students can apply for need-based scholarships, grants, and loans.
 

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OVERVIEW

Spend your summer studying turtles, octopuses, rays, and iguanas in the waters surrounding the remote island of South Caicos. In this specialized course, you’ll learn all about the ecology and conservation of marine fauna through classroom lectures, snorkel or dive sessions, and species identification exercises. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
→  Swim, dive, or snorkel nearly every day in the tropical western Atlantic – learn marine species identification and population assessment techniques while visiting coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove nurseries, sand bars, and small uninhabited cays.

→ Focus on diverse marine fauna of economic, cultural, touristic, and environmental importance –sharks and rays, land crabs, turtles, octopus and more.

→ Advance your diving skills in the Advanced Open Water SCUBA certification course.

LOCATION

SFS students live and study at the Center for Marine Resource Studies. The Center is a small, converted hotel overlooking the crystalline waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This marine field station is defined by spectacular sunsets, open-air facilities, warm sunshine, and a refreshing ocean breeze. A five-minute walk brings you to the small, historic town of Cockburn Harbour, where students and faculty frequently engage in community activities.

SUMMER COMBINED

Take back-to-back summer sessions and get the hands-on learning and skill-building experiences of an internship while also going off the beaten path and exploring the world. Each summer session focuses on a different topic, and you’ll have time to travel independently between sessions. 

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