Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Field Course Opportunity in the Caribbean over Winter Break!!!🌍🌴🐠

 

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Fall Greetings from Ecosystem Field Studies (EcoFS)!
 We hope your school year is starting well and wanted to announce that EcoFS is now accepting applications for our 3-credit Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies course over winter-break!
 Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
December 28, 2026 - January 17, 2027
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EcoFS courses are a proven complement to students' classroom knowledge and an excellent opportunity to practice scientific field research skills. These hands-on field courses are accredited for 3 undergraduate semester credits by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program (ENST 391). EcoFS is an official academic partner to the University of Montana and has offered high quality and safe field courses for since 2007. Undergrads of any year in an ecosystem related department/major such as yours are welcome to apply. 

I am kindly asking for your help!
Can you please help by distributing the message to your undergrads by one or more of the following ways:
1. Forward this email directly to your undergrads
2. Copy/paste below text message into an email  
3. Print & post the below flyer links or email the flyer
4. Distribute to advisors/professors in your department
5. Make an announcement to a class

Your assistance is essential in getting the word out to potential students. Thank you for your support in making this rewarding field opportunity available to your undergrads.

For further info please see the course syllabus and EcoFS website at links below:
EcoFS Website
Caribbean EcoFS Syllabus
Please email me or call 303 859-0173 with any questions.
Respectfully,
Steve Johnson 
Professor & EcoFS Director 
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WINTER-BREAK, 3-CREDIT, FIELD COURSE ALONG THE CARIBBEAN COAST OF MEXICO!
with Ecosystem Field Studies   www.ecofs.org

Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies  
December 28, 2026 - January 17, 2027
  • Earn 3 undergraduate college transfer credits in this exciting 3-week, hands-on, marine field study course.
  • Learn practical scientific skills & field research methods through snorkeling, SCUBA diving & investigating the coral reef, beaches & spectacular coastal ecosystems of the Caribbean.
  • Engage & connect with a dynamic & diverse group of student peers from throughout the US and beyond.
Get out in nature by the ocean, breath fresh air, earn credit, and enjoy a safe and inspiring field science course in the Caribbean Coral Reef

Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits

Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at steve@ecofs.org

Visit www.ecofs.org for all info!
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Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies Announcement (pdf)
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies Flyer