Location:

George Town, Cayman Islands

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Winter Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to sustain the biodiversity of coral reefs through research and education. The CCMI’s Little Cayman Research Centre, the Caribbean’s newest tropical field station is where you will participate in ecosystem monitoring and coral reef research as part of your program. The program is structured so that you will spend your days in the field and evenings participating in discussions.

"• Study on one of the least developed islands in the Caribbean • Swim with over 350 species of fish • Explore the 37 species of coral that rest in the Little Cayman "

3 credits

Setting Description:

The Cayman Islands are one of the world’s centers of marine research and conservation, offering remarkable biodiversity both in and out of the water. They consist of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Little Cayman is only 10 miles long and one mile wide. Despite its relative lack of size the island has superb diving at Bloody Bay Wall and Jackson’s Bight.