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SIT Study Abroad Panama: Marine Ecology & Blue Carbon Conservation in the Pacific & Caribbean (Summer) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Panama City, Panama
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
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: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Guest House Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Panama: Marine Ecology & Blue Carbon Conservation in the Pacific & Caribbean (Summer)

 
Learn to measure blue carbon and marine biodiversity in coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands, and seagrass beds across the Pacific and Caribbean. Explore Panama’s diverse ecosystems in settings such as Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala Indigenous territory. Study carbon accumulation, marine ecology, and climate change while snorkeling in top diving sites and conducting research with marine biologists. Complete a two-week independent field project using scientific methodologies to gather, analyze, and present data on marine conservation.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

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SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information. Learn more about financial aid.


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