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ISLAND BIODIVERSITY
EXPLORATION OF PUERTO RICO'S NATURAL SYSTEMS
Explore the island to see caves,
rivers, rainforests, dry forests and
more!
Students will be introduced to all the major
habitats found in Puerto Rico while serving as
naturalists and recording in field notebooks.
The basics of island biogeography will be
covered with in-the-field lectures from
experts in the geological history of Puerto
Rico, native birds and plants, and more.
Explore off-the-beaten-path cave systems,
hidden waterfalls, and secret rainforest trails. 
This theme is the most customizable option.
There is a wealth of habitats to explore with
everything only a short car ride from
"homebase" in Rincon or can involve changing
accommodations as we move around the
island.
Although our expertise is marine systems, you
can take advantage of our network of local
experts in terrestrial fields for a well-rounded
course. This theme could involve the least
amount of in-water activities and the most
excursions. Students should be comfortable
with frequent car travel and hiking.