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Field Course Coordination & Hosting
We can be as involved as you would like - from leading seminars on tropical marine ecology to
organizing activities and hosting as your personal tour guide. We take away the anxiety of planning a
field course so you can enjoy the experience with your students.
Easy Access to Diving & Snorkeling
We can accommodate divers and snorkelers, or a mixed group of both. We explore the west
and south coasts of Puerto Rico, giving your students the opportunity to compare coral reef
habitats in two very different ecosystems. We have direct access to shore diving locations on
our home reef at the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in Rincon. We can also arrange a day trip to
the off-shore marine protected area, Desecheo, which has been the highlight of every field
course thus far.
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Small Group Sizes Allow For Focused Training
We arrange accommodations
just minutes walking distance
f rom the reserve in Rincon
We believe the best field experience results from direct interaction with each and every student. Based
on past courses, the optimal group size is around 11-12 students. This size allows for us to assist each
student with field training and closely monitor progress. Every student has the opportunity to
experience every aspect of the course in its fullest potential. Small groups also allow us to explore more
remote excursion sites and showcase some of the hidden beauty of the island that is typically off limits
to large tour groups.
We coordinate with the
University of Puerto
Rico, Mayaguez to
access boats and diving
f acilities f or sites in La
Parguera.
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