#  (Turks & Caicos Islands) SFS: Marine Conservation (Summer Session I) 

 



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In this fundamentals course, you’ll learn about the environmental issues and policies affecting these ecosystems and the island community, and gain the skills needed to conduct marine research. You'll swim, dive, or snorkel nearly every day in the tropical western Atlantic – learn marine species identification and population assessment techniques while visiting coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove nurseries, sand bars, and small uninhabited cays. You'll have the opportunity to discuss the ecological impacts of marine protected areas (MPAs) and participate in an assessment survey of the queen conch, an important economic and cultural resource.

**Funding eligible when combining Sessions I and II**



 

 

##  Application Information 

Complete both steps to apply to SFS Turks & Caicos Islands Summer Session I



 

 



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 See also:- [ Division of Science ](/academic-division/division-science)
- [ Summer ](/academic-term/summer)
- [ Turks and Caicos Islands ](/countries-summer-programs/turks-and-caicos-islands)
- [ English ](/language-instruction/english)
- [ Summer Funding Eligible ](/program-term-available-due-covid/summer-funding-eligible)