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SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Marine Ecology & Blue Carbon
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Learn to measure blue carbon and marine biodiversity in coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands, and seagrass beds across the Pacific and Caribbean. Explore Panama’s diverse ecosystems in settings such as Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala Indigenous territory. Study carbon accumulation, marine ecology, and climate change while snorkeling in top diving sites and conducting research with ...
Learn to measure blue carbon and marine biodiversity in coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands, and seagrass beds across the Pacific and Caribbean. Explore Panama’s diverse ecosystems in settings such as Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala Indigenous territory. Study carbon accumulation, marine ecology, and climate change while snorkeling in top diving sites and conducting research with marine biologists. Complete a two-week independent field project using scientific methodologies to gather, analyze, and present data on marine conservation. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs i...
Program Highlights
Examine the emerging field of blue carbon and its role in climate change.
Spend six weeks in the field learning about coastal ecosystems and more.
Contribute to ongoing research with a two-week independent research project.
Snorkel in one of Panama's top diving sites while conducting research.
Spend extensive time studying ecosystems of both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, including mangrove forests, coral reefs, and seagrass beds.
Quick Details
- Panama City, Panama
- Summer
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Marine Biology
- Sustainable Development
- All Nationalities
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Locations
- Panama City, Panama
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Other
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Learn to measure blue carbon and marine biodiversity in coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands, and seagrass beds across the Pacific and Caribbean. Explore Panama’s diverse ecosystems in settings such as Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala Indigenous territory. Study carbon accumulation, marine ecology, and climate change while snorkeling in top diving sites and conducting research with marine biologists. Complete a two-week independent field project using scientific methodologies to gather, analyze, and present data on marine conservation. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs i...
SIT Study Abroad
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Ready to Learn More?
Learn to measure blue carbon and marine biodiversity in coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands, and seagrass beds across the Pacific and Caribbean. Explore Panama’s diverse ecosystems in settings such as Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala Indigenous territory. Study carbon accumulation, marine ecology, and climate change while snorkeling in top diving sites and conducting research with marine biologists. Complete a two-week independent field project using scientific methodologies to gather, analyze, and present data on marine conservation. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs i...
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