Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica

On CIS Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica, you will enroll in a unique bimodal Tropical Marine Biology course in the winter or summer. You’ll complete 2 weeks of online preparation at home and then spend 2 weeks conducting field work in Costa Rica!

On Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica, you will study marine biology in English at a local university in the bustling capital city of San Jose. Field trips are integral to your courses, and in your free time you can explore the city, the beautiful beaches, and the volcanoes. Start getting excited! You will experience:

The best Spanish “classroom” – Learn the language the best way possible: by being there and talking to as many locals as possible in the markets, restaurants, and salsa classes of San Jose.

Perfect location – Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on the planet. Amazing coastline, diverse marine life, environmental conservation efforts, and tons of protected national parks make it the ideal place to study marine biology and coastal sustainability issues. 

Learning beyond the textbook – You’ll learn more because lectures are complemented by field trips to coral reefs, sandy and muddy beaches, mangroves, and estuaries. What better way to learn about local environmental and marine issues than to visit these places with your classmates and professors?

A program that fits into your schedule – This program is available over the winter or summer break, so pick whatever works for you!

Unique class format in English – Study for 2 weeks online and 2 weeks with hands-on fieldwork in marine biology. You can work on your Spanish, but still learn about marine issues in Costa Rica in English.