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EDUCATION

Field Courses

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Typically, two courses are offered during summer: 

Limnology of Amazonia 

  • Biological, chemical, and physical features of the waterways in the Peruvian Amazon

  • Applications must be received by: TBD 

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Tropical Fish Biology 

  • Introduction to behavior, ecology, and taxonomy of fishes in the Peruvian Amazon

  • Applications must be received by: TBD

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Courses will be open to all students and will be taught in English, regardless of education level or age and will have both classroom and field components. Students will have a chance to sample from three different river systems in the Iquitos region (Rio Amazon, Rio Itaya, and Rio Nanay​).

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COSTS*:

One Course $1250.00

Two Courses $2500.00

 

  • *All inclusive: room (double/triple occupancy with A/C, bathroom and internet, hot and cold running water), washer and dryer, 3 prepared meals a day, boat fees, etc. 

  • *Cancellations occurring greater than 45 days prior to the class will receive a full refund. *Cancellations occurring between 45 – 30 days will receive a 50% refund. 

  • *Cancellations occurring less than 30 days will not be refunded 

  • A $25 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.

 

Not included: Airfare

 

All courses will be taught at the Amazon Research Center for Ornamental Fishes in Iquitos, Peru.

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