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 various species found in the area. 

Experience isn't required and students from all over the world may apply! Virtual office hours for one-on-one time with CRC staff will be available. Upon completion, they will have 100 research hours to record on their VMCAS. University credit is not included.

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