Located on the outskirts of Puerto San Carlos, a fishing village of 4,000, the SFS Center occupies a two-acre facility complete with classrooms, laboratory, library, dining, study, and living areas. Days are spent in a combination of lectures, field exercises, and research on work sites including beach areas, mangroves, waters, and local communities. Faculty led lectures are supplemented by guest lectures from local experts, resource managers, and community leaders. Every student will complete and present a directed research project based on research techniques, statistical methods, and scientific writing skills taught on the program. A significant amount of time is spent working with the local community in volunteer activities in environmental education and conservation.
Housing is provided in four-person cabins.
At least one course in environmental studies or biology recommended. Commitment to understanding environmental issues. Willingness to live and work in groups.