ONLINE & FIELD COURSE: Sea Turtle Ecology, Conservation, & Research Methods
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Emily Uhrig
Dec 11, 2025, 4:52:21 PM (13 days ago) Dec 11
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Center for Wildlife Studies is excited to be offering a Sea Turtle Ecology, Conservation, & Research Methods (online + field) course! The online course can be taken on its own or in combination with a field course in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula on July 13-16, 2026.
This introductory course explores the biology, behavior, and conservation of sea turtles through engaging lectures and class discussions. Topics include life history, physiology, ecological functions, major threats, and current conservation status. Participants also learn about the protocols and techniques used to monitor sea turtle nesting activity and assess reproductive success.
An optional 4-day field experience where learners join instructor Dr. Melania López-Castro for hands-on sea turtle research in Mexico is offered, with a maximum of 10 participants, at an additional cost. Learners visit a key nesting beach on the Yucatán Peninsula and actively participate in a long-term monitoring program, collecting field data, and contributing to database creation and management. Whether you're a student, researcher, or otherwise passionate about wildlife, this course offers a unique opportunity to both learn and make a difference.
DATES & PRICING:
Online Course Only:
Learn at your own pace with instructor support (see Online Course Format Chart below for details).
Winter: February 17 – May 10, 2026 (Early bird ends January 18th)
From $425 depending on format. Early bird saves $75 on the online course
Online + Field Course Combo:
Online course as described above.
Field course July 13-16, 2026, in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
Tuition:
Student or unemployed: $2,575 STANDARD; $2,725 PREMIUM
Currently employed: $2,775 STANDARD; $2,925 PREMIUM
Costs include 5 nights in hotel accommodation (2 nights Mérida, 3 nights El Cuyo). Participants are responsible for their own travel to/from Mérida, Mexico.
Pay $250 deposit now; remaining tuition due 60 days before the field course starts.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/sea-turtle-intro
This introductory course explores the biology, behavior, and conservation of sea turtles through engaging lectures and class discussions. Topics include life history, physiology, ecological functions, major threats, and current conservation status. Participants also learn about the protocols and techniques used to monitor sea turtle nesting activity and assess reproductive success.
An optional 4-day field experience where learners join instructor Dr. Melania López-Castro for hands-on sea turtle research in Mexico is offered, with a maximum of 10 participants, at an additional cost. Learners visit a key nesting beach on the Yucatán Peninsula and actively participate in a long-term monitoring program, collecting field data, and contributing to database creation and management. Whether you're a student, researcher, or otherwise passionate about wildlife, this course offers a unique opportunity to both learn and make a difference.
DATES & PRICING:
Online Course Only:
Learn at your own pace with instructor support (see Online Course Format Chart below for details).
Winter: February 17 – May 10, 2026 (Early bird ends January 18th)
From $425 depending on format. Early bird saves $75 on the online course
Online + Field Course Combo:
Online course as described above.
Field course July 13-16, 2026, in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
Tuition:
Student or unemployed: $2,575 STANDARD; $2,725 PREMIUM
Currently employed: $2,775 STANDARD; $2,925 PREMIUM
Costs include 5 nights in hotel accommodation (2 nights Mérida, 3 nights El Cuyo). Participants are responsible for their own travel to/from Mérida, Mexico.
Pay $250 deposit now; remaining tuition due 60 days before the field course starts.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/sea-turtle-intro
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