Belize Crocodile and Manatee Research Fellowship (Online)
by Loop Abroad
Program Overview
With the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), students will join the team to collect and analyze data that we intend to use as supplemental data. This will be handed over to the Belize Forest Department, helping them to establish the Placencia Lagoon as a Wildlife Sanctuary and protect the critical habitat from further development. The program will take a holistic approach while studying several sp...
With the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), students will join the team to collect and analyze data that we intend to use as supplemental data. This will be handed over to the Belize Forest Department, helping them to establish the Placencia Lagoon as a Wildlife Sanctuary and protect the critical habitat from further development. The program will take a holistic approach while studying several species, including manatees, within the crocodile habitat.
Drones will be flown systematically, and students will count and identify manatees and crocodiles to create a baseline population count. They will review footage from camera traps to collect data on crocodile nesting and images of elusive terrestrial species such as jaguars, tapirs, and birds. They will also learn how to analyze parasites ...
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- Short Term
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Marine Science
- Parks & Recreation
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Mar 31, 2026
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Locations
- Online
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Short Term
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