SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania: Zanzibar Coastal Ecology

On Tanzania: Zanzibar Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management, explore the ecology, natural resource management, and sustainability in Zanzibar, on the islands of Unguja, Pemba, and Mafia in the Western Indian Ocean, and mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar’s extensive shoreline, unique flora and fauna, and tropical climate are ideal for exploring the conservation and management of coral reefs, inter-tidal zones, and mangrove and terrestrial forests. From your coastal base in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gain a deeper understanding of the human-environment interface in the tropics, biodiversity, conservation areas, environmental challenges, and ecotourism projects. Study rare or endemic species, such as the whale shark, Pemba flying fox, and Zanzibar red colobus monkey. Obse...