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Baja Whale Ecology Program

Mexico
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Location
Mexico: Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto

Term
Fall, Spring, Winter

Program Duration
1-2 weeks

Dates
Oct. - Dec., Jan. - May

  • Description

    EPI offers 9 - 14 day residential experiential education field programs that focus on science education, conservation, and intercultural exchange. Participants collaborate with professional researchers conducting on-going research projects with conservation ramifications. In addition to collecting important data, students explore unique and sometimes threatened ecosystems in an effort to learn more about them and how best to protect them at home and abroad. Additionally, students are taught that every individual can make a positive difference in the world.

  • Highlights

    Baja - Whale Ecology: Collecting data on blue, humpback, fin, and other whales and dolphins in the Sea of Cortez while traveling by boat; camping on deserted beaches; interacting with local students; visiting the community whale museum; interacting with local students; and much more! You will not find a better chance to get up close and personal with the planet's largest animals while helping to protect them at the same time!

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Type of Programs

    • Adventure Travel
    • Community Service / Volunteerism
    • Cultural Exploration
    • High School Study Abroad
    • Student Tours

  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Subject Areas

    • Animal Science
    • Applied Science
    • Biology (general)
    • Conservation And Preservation
    • Culinary Arts
    • Culture
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Studies
    • Field-study
    • Foreign Language
    • High School Program
    • Interdisciplinary
    • International Relations
    • Languages / Linguistics
    • Latin American Studies
    • Marine Biology
    • Marine Science
    • Natural Resources
    • Natural Sciences
    • Pure Science
    • Research Study
    • Restoration/conservation
    • Science
    • Spanish
    • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

  • Cost in US$:

    USD 2,375

  • Program Fees Include:

    * Food
    * Lodging
    * Transportation
    * Tips
    * Taxes
    * Research and education materials
    * A t-shirt
    * Water
    * Snacks

    and much more! Truly all-inclusive!

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    in Groups of 9 - 10

  • Scholarships are Available

    Need-based financial aid is awarded in November - apply by October

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Physical Exam/Health Records
    • Written Application

  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
    • Job and Internship Network

  • Ecology Project International's Mission Statement

    Ecology Project International's vision is to create an ecologically literate society where the world's youth is empowered to take an active role in conservation.

  • Year Founded

    2001

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