TROPICAL FIELD COURSES IN PANAMA, SUMMER 2017 Education and research opportunities are now being offered at the Cocobolo Nature Reserve and Biological Field Station in Panama. This area of Panama is the narrowest stretch of the Central American Isthmus where the Caribbean and the Pacific are separated by only 30 miles of ecologically diverse wilderness and human impacted landscapes. The Cocobolo Biological Field Station is set in the heart of this region at the continental divide and offers an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the rich natural history of tropical forests and their conservation. CREA, a non-profit that manages the station, actively runs its own research at the reserve through collaborations with scientific faculty of international institutions. It is now offering summer courses in 2017 designed to provide a rich student experience of working within a tropical forest environment while learning through hands on activities with some of the most renowned specialists in the field. 2017 Course Offerings: Tropical Ecology and Conservation: Learn about form and function of tropical rainforests, their evolution and future outlook. (May 20th-June 3rd) Ecological Field Techniques: Learn how to undertake research in a tropical environment, learn and practice field techniques and methods. (June 10th-23rd) Photography for Nature Communication: Learn how to take professional photographs of nature and how to contribute to conservation and educational efforts (1 week in June, specific dates TBD, please enquire for updates). Each course is limited to a maximum of 14 students Please see www.crea-panama.org/education/apply-here/ or contact i...@crea-panama.org for a syllabus and application procedure.
