I am an anxious traveler and an overpacker. I don’t get out of the country much, and I get SUPER motion sick on planes. Despite all of this, I found myself on a flight to Costa Rica in the middle of March. Here’s how it went

Climate change is reshaping life at Costa Rica’s Pacuare Reserve. Rising sand temperatures skew sea turtle hatchlings toward all females, and coastal erosion threatens nesting sites. EPI students witness these impacts firsthand, joining nightly beach patrols, collecting data, and learning how science and conservation practices help protect endangered turtles.

Pacuare Reserve isn't just about turtle conservation—it's a research hub for primates, terrestrial mammals, and the elusive agami heron.