north america THE CARIBBEAN
THE CARIBBEAN THE BAHAMAS
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
MODERATE
MODERATE
ALSO FOR TEENS!
ALSO FOR TEENS!
22. TRACKING SEA TURTLES IN THE BAHAMAS Help researchers to tag and study green and hawksbill sea turtles to gather critical information that can be used to protect their populations from further decline. Survey seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangrove creeks to determine the foraging patterns and features of habitats that attract the most turtles in order to protect these essential areas from development, ensuring they thrive in the wild. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 9 days FIELDING MONTHS: Feb., Mar., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep. U.S.: $2,895–$3,295 | U.K.: £2,150–£2,450
23. HELPING ENDANGERED CORALS IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
The record-high sea temperatures of the 1998 El Niño left a wake of disease and destruction for the world’s coral reefs. While many were devastated, the Little Cayman reefs were able to recover fully. Unlock the secrets of what makes this thriving reef ecosystem uniquely resilient as you snorkel through the turquoise waters. The coral growth surveys and ecosystem observations you collect could help inform reef protection efforts around the world. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 7 days
FIELDING MONTHS: Feb., Apr., Jun., Sep., Dec. U.S.: $2,625–$2,995 | U.K.: £1,950–£2,225
CUBA
VERY ACTIVE
24. MAPPING BIODIVERSITY IN CUBA Cuba’s wild landscapes have long been off limits to international research due to long-term political complexities. But now, Earthwatch is in its second year of sending volunteers to this biodiversity hotspot. Help scientists to document endemic and migratory bird species and monitor amphibian species in a protected reserve to paint a more complete picture of how increased development could impact Cuba’s biodiversity in the future. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Very Active DURATION: 10 days FIELDING MONTHS: Mar., Apr., Jun., Jul., Nov. U.S.: $2,695 | U.K.: £2,025
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