SFS Turks & Caicos: Marine Resource Studies

Dive into marine research in the Turks and Caicos Islands. On South Caicos, spectacular marine ecosystems are still largely untouched by tourism and development, and coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves flourish. Spend a semester among the island’s incredible marine life as you conduct field exercises to evaluate fisheries resources and policies and analyze the impacts of climate change on the island’s ecosystems. Finish the semester by designing an in-depth research project and collecting data—under the waves, on the docks, and in the community—to help the island residents balance their socioeconomic needs and conservation goals. SFS students live and study at the Center for Marine Resource Studies. The center is a small, converted hotel overlooking the crystalline waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Spectacular sunsets, open-air facilities, warm sunshine, and a refreshing ocean breeze define the marine station. A five-minute walk brings you to the small, historic town of Cockburn Harbor, where students and faculty frequently engage in community activities.