north america CENTRAL AMERICA
CENTRAL AMERICA BELIZE
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13. CLIMATE CHANGE AND CATERPILLARS IN COSTA RICA In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, caterpillars, wasps, and flies live in a delicate balance with plants. But warmer temperatures and stronger storms due to climate change could disrupt this balance, threatening farmers’ crops and wiping out plant species. Help scientists get a glimpse of what the future may hold by collecting and studying caterpillars. Help preserve the complex, wondrous variety of plant and animal life while working with some surprisingly fascinating creatures. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 9 days F IELDING MONTHS: Dec. U.S.: $2,575 | U.K.: £1,925
12. SHARK AND RAY CONSERVATION IN BELIZE Visit some of the most beautiful reefs on Earth while helping to save some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. One quarter of shark and ray species around the world are at risk of extinction. To protect these creatures and their habitat, we need to know where and how they spend their time. Help researchers in Belize track and tag sharks and rays and use underwater cameras to study how marine reserves function to protect these vulnerable species. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 8 days FIELDING MONTHS: Jan., Jun., Jul. U.S.: $2,950–$3,350 | U.K.: £2,200–£2,500
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14. CONSERVING WILD BEES AND OTHER POLLINATORS OF COSTA RICA From the mountainous tropical forest in San Luis de Monteverde to the pastures and forests along the coastal community of Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica, help to investigate how threats to wild bees and butterflies will affect the critical pollination services they provide. Help researchers to plant trees and capture and identify these pollinators, as you support efforts to establish the first national pollinator protection policy in Central America. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate D URATION: 7–13 days FIELDING MONTHS: Jun., Jul., Dec. U.S.: $1,750–$2,975 | U.K.: £1,325–£2,225
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