Biological Sciences
Study Abroad Opportunities
Coasta Rica for Tropical Biology
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GVI
Volunteer as a member of GVI’s research team and experience dolphins, primates and big game. The expedition looks at the biodiversity of the immediate region around Shimoni which is on the Kenyan border with mainland Tanzania – a unique opportunity to combine marine, forest and national park research. The expedition also examines how local communities affect and utilize the regions natural resources, and aims to help these communities profit from their resources in a sustainable manner.
Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks. Projects include: marine mammal research recording bottlenose dolphins, Indian Ocean Humpback dolphins, Spinner dolphins and larger cetacean such as Humpback whales, marine mega-fauna research, including turtles, whalesharks, and manta rays (seasonal,) big game and community projects in National Parks eg. elephant relocation, rare coral rag forest exploration and primate surveys including Angolan Black and White monkeys. No experience is necessary as the GVI training programme will provide a baseline and holistic understanding of all aspects of the area and project work. Further details are outlined on the relevant webpage at http://www.gviusa.com/pages/projectDetail.asp?expedition=78 or can be requested by contacting GVI directly on 1 888 653 6028 or e-mail: paul@gviusa.com
Global Vision International Critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works locally with its partners to promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit from exceptional support, training and an internship scheme. For more information about GVI visit www.gviusa.com Career Opportunities in the field GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in countries across the world. More details can be seen on http://www.careersabroad.co.uk.
Field Study in Costa Rica
This intensive 28 day course will be conducted at El Zota Biological Field Station in the Northeastern part of Costa Rica. It serves as an introduction to herpetology and an introduction to tropical biology with a focus on the amphibians and reptiles of Costa Rica. Students will learn field techniques for studying and capturing amphibians and reptiles in the tropics. Daily lectures will cover general herpetology and special topics that pertain to the tropics. Laboratories will cover the identification of Costa Rican amphibians and reptiles and field techniques.
The course includes a two night class trip to Tortuguero National Park to see the green sea turtles. All students are required to design and carry out a field research project. The course is open to both credit and non-credit seeking students. Credit seeking students can receive 3-6 credit hours directly through East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. Alternatively, independent study credit can be obtained through your home institution. The cost of the course is $1750, and includes all within-country transportation, room and board, and expenses for a 2 day field trip. It does NOT include your international flight, airport taxes ($25), accommodation and meals for the first and last nights in San Jose. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2007. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. This does not include tuition at the East Stroudsburg University. To learn more about the Tropical Herpetology field course, please visit our website (www.danta.info), or email us at kdingess@danta.info.