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SIT Australia: Rainforest, Reef and Cultural Ecology

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Program Information

Location

Cairns, Australia

Terms

Fall, Spring

Language

English

Minimum Language Requirement

None

Areas of Focus

Social Sciences, STEM

Structure

Field-Based

Description

Examine the ecological and cultural patterns, processes, and dynamics of Australia’s two most diverse environments - the Wet Tropics Bioregion and the Great Barrier Reef. This program explores the terrestrial and marine ecosystems of far North Queensland and the relationship of traditional and contemporary human cultures with the environment. Students interact with scientists and local experts from organizations such as the Lizard Island Research Station and the Wet Tropics Management Authority to gain a firsthand understanding of ongoing conservation efforts in an exceptionally diverse environment.

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Susan Evans