Methods for Monitoring Sea Turtle Nests - Field course
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Learn the techniques and methods used to study sea turtle nesting during this 4-day, hands-on field course at a key nesting beach in the Yucatán Peninsula. Gain experience alongside conservation professionals as you conduct night patrols and nest monitoring and tagging activities. Whether you're a student, researcher, or passionate about wildlife, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn and make a difference.
Prior to arriving in Mexico, students are recommended to attend the Sea Turtle Ecology, Conservation, and Research Methods (online) course to prepare them for their visit.
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Our Sea Turtle Biology & Conservation (ONLINE) course is recommended.
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Introduction to the field site
Sea turtle nesting monitoring
Field logistics
Night patrolling
Data collection on females and nests
Analysis of nest residuals
Data entering and database management
Data analysis - female average size, hatching and emergence success
COURSE FORMAT, DATES, & PRICE
July 7-11 (early bird ends May 19th): $2,600 professional / $2,300 student
Secure a seat now in the course with a $200 non-refundable deposit!
Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Conservation Program at Pronatura Península de Yucatán
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This course has been pre-approved for continuing education by (1) the Ecological Society of America for 4 CEUs in Category I(a): Scientific Education and Training, and (2) The Wildlife Society for 20 CEUs in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal/Professional Development Certificate Program. Participants must complete all exercises to earn CEUs and receive a Certificate of Course Completion. See our continuing education credit page for details.
UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE CREDIT
This 2-semester credit equivalent course can be taken as an Independent Study (or the like) with pre-approval from an administrator at a student’s college or university. In addition to meeting the requirements for course completion, students must take a final assessment to earn academic credit (e.g., Pass/Fail, letter grade) for this course. See our academic credit page for details.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ESA CERTIFICATION
This course is approved by the Ecological Society of America for 2 semester hours of qualified coursework that can be used to meet the minimum education requirements in biological science (ecology). To use this course for ESA certification, a student must fulfill the same requirements to earn academic credit.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations >30 days before the start date are not subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations 15-30 days before the start date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Sales are final 14 days before the start date.