Jamaica
BIOL 232 & BIOL 332
Field Marine Ecology
Winter Break: December 12 to December 22, 2025 (+/- 1-3 days)
Course held during the fall semester 2025 and meets on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:40pm throughout the entire semester.
We will explore diverse coastal habitats in Jamaica, snorkeling daily with colorful fish, corals, and other species students have never seen or heard of! Students will learn about the ecology of Caribbean plants and marine life, as well as some culture and history of the island. Groups of students will take underwater videos and design and conduct experiments, though we welcome students of all majors. No science background is necessary as we learn together about these beautiful tropical habitats!
Did the program fill on the AMOS Travel Portal ("Create Your Profile" link below) already?
Travel Program Leaders
Dr. Josh Lord
Biological Sciences
Dr. Natasha Woods
Biological Sciences
Cost
- Self-Pay Total Cost: $2,600
- Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,600 for eligible students): $0
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $90 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $100
- Tuition: None, if taken in fall semester course load.
Quick Facts
- Travel Agreement Submission Period: May 15, 2025 to June 15, 2025
- Program Length: 10 days
- Units: 1
- Eligibility: Must be able to walk 5+ miles per day and have the ability to swim. Must complete provided by the professors before being cleared to sign Travel Agreement. Must attend tentative course meeting time at 9am every Friday throughout the entire fall 2025 semester.
- Language: English
TENTATIVE Itinerary
All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.
Day 1: Flight to Montego Bay, Arrive at Discovery Bay Marine Lab (DBML)!
Day 2: Snorkel and Explore Coral Reefs (Blue Maze) Near DBML.
Day 3: Snorkel and Explore Near DBML.
Day 4: Snorkel Coral Reefs, Plan Group Projects.
Day 5: Waterfall and Beach Hike at Dunn's River Falls, visit Seville Heritage Park
Day 6: Snorkel Reefs in Discovery Bay.
Day 7: Snorkel Coral Reefs, Hike through Green Grotto Caves.
Day 8: Work on Group Projects and Snorkel Reefs Near DBML
Day 9: Snorkel Coral Reefs, Beach Trip to Columbus Cove
Day 10: Finish Group Projects, Presentations
Day 11: Depart Montego Bay and return to the US.
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures. In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program. Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.