If you are interested in learning more about the people who have participated in our courses, please visit the "About our People" section of the site. You can also see biographies and CVs for our faculty and learn more about our support team, research assistants, and course participants here. If you would like to speak [...]
Humpback Whale Field Intensive Program in Turks and Caicos with the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) (and turtle ecology too!) MCERC is partering with Salt Cay Divers for week-long sessions available between January 03- the end of March, 2017. Each week is limited to 4 spots and may be used as internship experience [...]
The Marine & Coastal Ecology Research Center was recently featured in SEVENSEAS Marine Conservation & Travel Issue 11, April 2016. Our very own Mithriel MacKay and Cathy Bacon describe the Puerto Rice Humpback Whale Research Project found on page 96. Click here to view the SEVENSEAS Marine Conservation & Travel Issue 11, April 2016
Humpback Whale Field Intensive Program in Turks and Caicos with the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) (and turtle ecology too!) Week-long sessions available starting January 07, 2017. Each week is limited to 4 spots and may be used as internship experience (for those desiring to use this opportunity as a CV builder!). There [...]
Participants in this program will spend 5 days in the field learning skills important to marine mammal research and two days snorkeling near shore reefs. Each day we will focus on a different skill and include a round table discussion in the evening. This program is meant to be low stress and enjoyable! A maximum [...]
Closed for the 2016 research season. Application will be accepted in August 2016 for the 2017 winter. It's that time again! Call for applications for Research Assistant positions for the Puerto Rico Humpback Whale Project with The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center Duration: December 29, 2014 - May 01, 2016 Four full time Research [...]
Manatee in Puerto Rico: July 30-August 10, 2015 Experimental Design in Feeding Ecology of Marine Mammals (and some fantastic snorkeling too!) Click HERE to register!!! The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) is offering a 12 day field intensive program; Experimental Design in Feeding Ecology of Marine Mammals. No experience necessary. Undergrads, newly [...]
Join the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center this summer. We are offering several courses from Wildlife Photography to Manuscript Preparation. Check out the list of courses below. Questions or comments? Contact Us!
Congratulations to Shelby Noble, Carlye Yancey, Jonny Reid, and Clayton Yancey as the Research Assistants for the 2015 winter research season! They will work closely with the MCERC team this season in all facets of the organization. Carlye (USA) attended the humpback Whale Field Intensive program 2013 and 2014. Jonny (U.K.) attended the HWFI in 21013, [...]
The Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center (MCERC) is inviting interested adults to participate in the fifth season for 7 day field intensive programs focused on cetacean behavioral ecology in Puerto Rico. No experience is necessary to participate! All sessions for the 2015 season will include the 8 hour MCERC personal marketing course, “Is Your [...]
