Explore tropical ecology and astronomy in Costa Rica – Summer 2021!

Apply by February 1, 2021

Witness the biodiversity of Costa Rica! Students will explore the majestic tropical forests, waterfalls, volcanoes, and hot springs of Costa Rica while learning the fundamental ecological principles at work in these systems. We’ll look at the global consequences of tropical deforestation/ degradation and the conservation efforts countering these threats.

Course offered:

BSC 2362: Tropical Ecology – Jim Wallis

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Cover photos: Venus y Marte by Al-Demon, Wikimedia Commons [CC BY-SA 4.0]. La catarata del Toro en Costa Rica by Steve Jurvetson, Wikimedia Commons [CC BY 2.0]. Two-toed sloth Costa Rica, derivative work: Stevenj. Original photo by Leyo, Wikimedia Commons [CC BY 2.5].