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Belize Crocodile and Manatee Research Fellowship (Online)
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With the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), students will join the team to collect and analyze data 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...
With the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), students will join the team to collect and analyze data 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 in var...
Program Highlights
Have a first-hand impact on the protection of wild crocodiles, manatees, and more through your research.
Gain valuable research experience in drone surveys, camera traps, parasite analysis, and literature reviews.
Collect and analyze data as a critical step to protect “Placencia Lagoon” as a wildlife sanctuary in Placencia, Belize.
Help monitor an area that has an abundance of wildlife including jaguars, tapirs, raptors, and parrots as well as a prime habitat for crocodile nesting and manatee breeding.
Learn to identify parasites, which is essential in monitoring the impact of human development or climate change on the animals.
Quick Details
- Online
- Belize
- Short Term
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Marine Science
- Parks & Recreation
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Great opportunity and fun
September 22, 2021by: Kathleen Wernecke - United StatesProgram: Belize Crocodile and Manatee Research Fellowship (Online)I wanted to gain some more research experience and this was paramount! It was such a wonderful experience, I got to learn a wide variety of things. From a live dissection to conservation teachings and data analysis, this program offers it all! I would recommend it to anyone who is able to take it!
Amazing crocodile and manatee research fellowship!
September 21, 2021by: Ness Benjamin - United StatesProgram: Belize Crocodile and Manatee Research Fellowship (Online)The Belize Crocodile and Manatee Research Fellowship allowed me to learn so much more in depth about the conservation of crocodiles and manatees. You will learn about what is affecting the ecosystem in Belize and how multiple species are being affected by this. It was really interesting to listen to Marissa and Jane talk about their past work experience in Belize and what they are currently working on. You learn a lot about how they conduct research when in the field. During some of your time as a research fellow you will review current data being collected in Belize through camera trap data and drone surveys. This fellowship is a great way to kickstart your research experience or even just to learn more about wildlife conservation.
Program Details
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Locations
- Online
- Belize
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Marine Science
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Internship Placement
- Certificate of Completion
Accommodation Options
- Independent living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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