Animal Science 325 - SeaTurtlePreservationCostaRica

In this course, students will explore the in-water research activities that are conducted by a research team to assess the threats that sea turtles are exposed to in the waters off of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Activities will include careful capture and tagging, weighing, taking body measurements, and collecting samples before the turtles are released once again into the ocean. Students will also discuss how mangrove wetlands play an important role in coastal and marine ecosystems of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The course will also try to justify conservation efforts through education and community involvement.

Open to VETTECH students. BIOLOGY 151 & 152/153 w/ C This course is being offered in the Spring semester 2025 with travel to Costa Rica for 10 days scheduled during Spring break in March 2025. In addition to registering for this course in SPIRE, students must submit an application for the course through the International Programs Office (IPO). Information regarding student travel costs for this course is available from the IPO. Contact instructor agueye@umass.edu to request enrollment.