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Our last days
It is hard to describe what these last few days have felt like for our student. In one sense it feels like we have been here forever— our group is... keep reading
Tomar, Portugal - Portal to the Past
“Everyone put down your things, we have to leave NOW!!!” Chaos. Then the sound of 70 some people- the majority teenagers- running out of a luxury hotel lobby as quickly as possible...
Lisbon Tile Museum and Language and Culture Tour
Over the past two days students have been exploring Lisbon and discovering more about its' rich culture and history. Students began their day at the Museu do Azulejo, or National... keep reading
Species and Surfing: Two Days on the Portuguese Coast
The second week of the program saw our Global Navigators exploring the water in all capacities. We got out of the classroom and into the field with tide-pooling and surfing... keep reading
Cigarette butts? This is nuts!
Our marine biologists in training had the opportunity to volunteer alongside The Trash Traveller, Andreas Noe.
Bom dia from Portugal
Bom dia and greetings from Portugal! Our students and Program Leaders have flown in to Lisbon from all over the U.S.A. and we are so excited to have three weeks... keep reading
Unforgettable Experiences
Our students have been having an incredible time in Portugal, immersing themselves in the local culture, history, and environment. Here's a snapshot of some of the unforgettable experiences they've had... keep reading
We made it to PORTUGAL!
YAY!!! Everyone was so patient on Day 1 as we gathered all of our group members throughout the day!!! Most of our travel days started very early (or LATE the... keep reading
Os Golfinhos!
Our last week in Portugal is in full swing!This morning, we journeyed to Setúbal, a port city on the south bank of the River Sado known for being a major... keep reading
Lisbon, July 12
Boa Tarde, After a few days of orientation, rest, and tracking down lost luggage, the cohort of students split into two groups to begin the program in earnest. Today, Group... keep reading
¡Bem vindo a Portugal!
Bon dia! Olá! My name is Jacqui and I am a Program Leader for Aquatic Ecosystems and Sustainibility in Lisboa. Session II arrived Saturday and we hit the ground running... keep reading
Setubal: Fish Market and Bottle Nose Dolphins
This 4th of July, our students had the opportunity to celebrate in the beautiful town of Setubal. We went to the fish market, talked to locals, and ended the day... keep reading
Rocks, Tidal Pools, and a beautiful small city.
On June 27th students and Leaders traveled by bus to Avencas Beach to learn about the distribution and disturbance of intertidal organisms. Students were briefed on the Intertidal Twilight Zone... keep reading
Bird watching with a side of Portuguese food: Our day at Lagos Pequena and the Lisbon Cooking Academy
This Thursday our group had an opportunity to do two completely different, yet fun activities. The first was visiting Lagos Pequena, an extremely diverse coastal lagoon that is a protected... keep reading