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Marine Resource Management Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Location: Turks and Caicos Islands: South Caicos

Term: Fall, Spring

Dates: 2012: Spring, Jan 30 - May 3 / Fall, Sept 10 - Dec 13

The School for Field Studies

http://www.fieldstudies.org

10 Federal Street, Suite 24 Salem, MA 01970-3876 United States

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Phone: 800-989-4418

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Description

The School for Field Studies (SFS) Turks & Caicos: Marine Resource Management Studies Semester program provides students with the opportunity to conduct field research that is helps to provide the local government, community, and tourism developers with recommendations that will help sustain the economic, social, and ecological stability of South Caicos.

Highlights

TCI has an extensive network of 33 protected areas, but little is known about their function and effectiveness. With the Admiral Cockburn Land and Sea National Park and East Harbour Lobster and Conch Reserve on their doorstep, students evaluate the concept and practice of marine protected areas (MPAs) as a resource management tool. Snorkeling and SCUBA diving in waters surrounding South Caicos, students learn field research techniques to identify a wide range of marine organisms and habitats, and learn about marine ecology and coastal ecosystems.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Cost includes tuition, room, and board (all SCUBA divers must have their own equipment)

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    One semester of college-level ecology or biology; 18 years of age
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Other
  • Dormitory

Participants Travel to Turks and Caicos Islands

in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is
a few weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network
The School for Field Studies's Mission Statement

SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Year Founded

1980

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