Caribbean Marine Biology in Honduras - Spring Break

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Overview of Caribbean Marine Biology program

Honduras

Program Director(s):

Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change

The Caribbean Marine Biology program is specifically designed to provide students with a unique field marine biology experience. The seminar portion of the course involves lectures on coral reef biology. The field trip portion of the course will involve on-site lectures at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS) by local experts and extensive diving/snorkeling activities in a variety of marine habitats on the world's second-largest barrier reef system.

Students will have extensive opportunities to observe incredible coral reefs and colorful invertebrates and fish while diving or snorkeling in a variety of marine habitats. Students will have the opportunity to observe and interact with dolphins. Subject areas appropriate for this course include: Biology, Genetics, GDCB, EEOB, NREM, BBMB, Marine Biology, Zoology, Animal Ecology, Animal Science, Pre-Vet, Pre-Med, Biological Premedical Illustration, and Life Sciences.

2 credits total: BIOL 3940A (1 credit) and BIOL 3940B (1 Credit). Must enroll in both 3940A and 3940B during spring semester

This program is typically offered every other year.

Learn more about the program and hear from a program participant on our podcast, To Infinity and Abroad! Listen here: Honduras: Caribbean Marine Biology

Saturday, March 15, 2025 to Sunday, March 23, 2025

Department:

Biology

Type of Travel:

Travel Course

Application Deadline:

Friday, October 11, 2024

Semester:

Spring

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Year:

2025

Credits:

Natural History of Antarctica - Winter Break

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Antarctica

Program Director(s):

Stephen Dinsmore
Julie Blanchong

Students will travel to Antarctica through Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina. They will spend 12 days on a ship exploring the Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Throughout the duration of the trip, while on the ship and during daily excursions to the continent, expedition leaders and lecture staff will guide students in viewing wildlife like whales, a huge variety of seabirds, penguins, and seals. Students will explore the icebergs, mountains and waterways of Antarctica's geography.

This program travels every 3 years. The program was last offered in fall 2023 with travel taking place over winter break 2023-2024. Program is tentatively planned for fall 2026 with travel during winter break 2026-2027.

Read the 2014 trip report

Saturday, January 2, 2027 to Saturday, January 16, 2027

Department:

NREM

Type of Travel:

Travel Course

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Semester:

Fall

More Details Here

Year:

2026

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Caribbean Marine Biology in Honduras - Spring Break

Natural History of Antarctica - Winter Break

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