Baja
Marine Science
HIGHLIGHTS
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Snorkel and collect underwater data on sea life
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Explore the marine diversity of Baja's Gulf of California
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Swim with sea lions, tropical fish, and perhaps whale sharks
Snorkel in the sky-blue waters of the Gulf Of California, home to one of the planet's richest arrays of marine life. During the program, you'll collect data on a variety of marine species, like starfish that depredate coral reef or green sea turtles that feed in these nutrient rich waters. Spend your days and night at our camp on Espiritu Santo Island, and cap the program off with a stunning wildlife encounter by snorkeling with whale sharks.
TUITION
Your Fieldwork
Snorkel for predatory starfish
The Gulf of California has seen an increase in the crown of thorns starfish, which feeds on coral reefs. Conduct snorkel transects to assess the presence and abundance of this species and help researchers understand the threat to the greater marine ecosystem.
Partner Profile
Jenny Carolina Rodriguez Villalobos, Ph.D. Marine Ecology, is the research director of Ecosistemas y Conservacion (ECO). Through her research, Rodriguez Villalobos examines diseases and other threats to coral reef systems, but like many scientists, she sees a need for collaboration to address these environmental crises. With her emphasis on citizen and community cooperation, and through partnerships with organizations like EPI, she's endeavoring to build capacity for coral reef monitoring and conservation.
