Times of the Islands Spring 2021

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been collected, these changes can be tracked and better
understood.
Today, students spend their time at CMRS pursuing
coursework, conducting research and being involved
with the community. SFS offers a Spring and Fall semester
as well as two summer sessions. Classes such as
Environmental Policy, Resource Management and Marine
Ecology are held during the fall and spring semesters. In
the summer, Fundamentals of Marine Conservation and
Marine Megafauna are offered.
Much has changed since SFS sent its first students
into the field in 1981. SFS has grown significantly and now
operates field stations in Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia,
Chile, Costa Rica, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Tanzania and
here in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Throughout moves
across the Caribbean and difficult re-builds following
hurricanes, CMRS has stayed strong. What has remained
constant over the years is the dedication and enthusiasm
of students and staff to work with the community
of South Caicos to document and research the marine
ecosystems which make the TCI “Beautiful by Nature.” a
For additional information about The School for Field
Studies, visit www.fieldstudies.org or contact us on
South Caicos at hhertler@fieldstudies.org.
Right: SFS students snorkel in the beautiful waters off South Caicos,
often documenting the natural history of the marine world.
Below: The school’s pool is often the site of swimming lessons for
local children.
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