Spring 2026 Seminar Studying Abroad in Mexico

Earn Natural Sciences, Global Diversity and Writing Intensive credit as you explore whale migration and calving in this seminar course with spring break field experience in Baja, Mexico

Dates: March 7-13, 2026

Focusing on systems science and ocean literacy principles, students will investigate climate-related challenges facing the marine ecosystems of NC and Baja California Sur, Mexico. Students will meet once a week to explore climate impacts on marine mammal migration as they prepare for an immersive 6-night/7-day spring break field experience. In Baja, students will travel by boat to observe blue whales, pods of dolphin, blue-footed boobies and sea lions in the Gulf of California. Students will then travel across peninsula through the desert and over the Sierra de Gigantica Mountain range to Guerro Negro. There, we will take small boats to observe gray whales and their calves – a truly magical experience!

Cost $4,050 + $100 application fee (ALL INCLUSIVE – flight, accommodations, excursions, meals in country)

Priority Deadline for applications: September 30

Interested? Contact Bonnie Glass (glassb@ecu.edu) or Dr. Tammy Lee (leeta@ecu.edu)