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Location:
Bonaire - Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire
Host Institution: CIEE
Language of Instruction: English
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
CIEE Research Station Bonaire provides a world-class learning experience in marine ecology and conservation. Our program is designed to prepare students for graduate programs in marine science, conservation or environmental science. Student participants register for: Coral Reef Ecology, Fundamentals of Scientific Diving, Cultural and Environmental History of Bonaire, Tropical Conservation Biology and Independent Study in Marine Ecology/Biology. In addition to a full program of study, this program provides dive training that prepares students for AAUS certification with the American Academy of Underwater Sciences at their home universities.
CIEE Research Station Bonaire offers semester and summer courses for American university students and also hosts visiting scientists and faculty-led student groups. Bonaire is located off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean and is surrounded by clear, calm waters. Its home to some of the Caribbeans healthiest coral reefs and is world famous for its Bonaire National Marine Park. CIEE Research Station Bonaire has close ties to the marine park and other local conservation groups, which allows students to work closely with conservation professionals.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
University of Record is determined by individual institution that the student is attending.
Housing/Accommodation
Dormitory
Up to 14 students live together as a group.
Program Costs
<15000
Costs
Include: Food and lodging, diving, activities
Financial Aid
Yes.
Dates
Fall semester, Spring semester, Summer courses
Contact
CIEE Research Station Bonaire
Kaya Gobernador Debrot 21
Kralendijk
Bonaire,
Netherlands Antilles
Tel:
+599 717 4140
Fax:
+599 717 4146
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