Jamaica
BIOL 232 TR & BIOL 332 TR
Field Marine Ecology
Course meets during the Fall 2026 semester and meets on Fridays from 1:15 to 2:30pm throughout the entire semester.
Travel during Winter Break: December 11 to December 21, 2026 (+/- 1-3 days)
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! We welcome students from any major who are interested in learning about coastal ecology!
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: $2,800
- Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,800 for eligible students): $0
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $65 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Personal Funds: $100
- Tuition: None, if taken in fall semester course load.
Quick Facts
- Travel Agreement Deadline: August 15, 2026
- Deadline for Repeat Students Taking BIOL 332 TR: May 13, 2026
- Program Length: 10 days
- Units: 1
- Eligibility: MUST take the fall semester course! Ability to swim and comfortable learning to snorkel. Meet with professors at the fair or individually before signing up to ensure that you understand the requirements.
- Accessibility: Speak to professors.
- 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. ̽»¨Ö±²¥ 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.