International Field Studies

05/28/2026

We've also had the pleasure this week of hosting students from University of South Florida! This group is excited and energetic and have embraced every activity so far, windy weather and all! Here's to another couple days of learning and adventuring!

05/27/2026

This week has been wonderful so far with Niagara University! This group has jumped in enthusiastically to every activity and show no sign of slowing down. Their curiosity and eagerness have made for an awesome few days, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the week holds!

05/26/2026

We had an absolute blast hosting students from Behring Point Primary School on Andros this past Friday! These students are full of energy and joy, which made for an incredibly fun day of games, scavenger hunts, and crafts. It was a wonderful time for all involved and we look forward to seeing them again soon!

05/21/2026

Join us for our Kayaking the Exumas Guided Tour – a tropical adventure in paradise!

📅 Trip Dates: April 7-16, 2027
📍 Location: The Exumas Island Chains

Whether you're new to kayaking or a seasoned paddler, this trip welcomes all skill levels. You'll:

✨ Glide through crystal-clear turquoise waters
🌱 Discover local marine and plant life
🏝️ Explore secluded islands
🧘‍♀️ Relax and recharge in one of the world's most beautiful settings

To learn more and sign up visit: https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/ifs-exumas

05/20/2026

May has been a whirlwind of fun hosting Clark Montessori 8th graders!! These students have been all over Andros in the past few weeks, jumping in blue holes, snorkeling reefs, visiting Red Bays, and all things in between.

This group has shown so much curiosity, enthusiasm, and bravery and have taken full advantage of all Andros and Forfar have to offer. We wish this group all the best heading back to school and can't wait to see what they get up to in the future!

Clark Montessori High School

05/18/2026

The team analyzed the samples and found a pattern. There was an iron-rich dust in the samples. There is no source of iron in ocean waters.

“We thought it’s gotta be dust,” Swart said. “And if you go to Andros Island, there’s a town there called Red Bays. Why is it called Red Bay? Because there’s a lot of red soil there. And it’s dust from the Sahara. It’s come over from Africa, and it’s deposited there.

The reason the islands exist at all may be tied to dust from hundreds of miles away

05/14/2026

Turn your next dive into meaningful impact 🌊🐠

Join our hands-on SCUBA experience where you’ll help restore coral reefs through nursery care and coral outplanting—all while building your diving skills and confidence underwater.

Perfect for divers looking for more than a vacation, this program transforms you from observer to ocean advocate.

✨ Opportunity to earn your PADI Reef Rescue Diver Certification.

Trip Dates: April 3-10, 2027 or December 4-11, 2027

To learn more or sign up for our Reef Rescue Diving Expedition visit: https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/reef-rescue

05/13/2026

Meet the team you could spend a week with on the beautiful, remote island of Andros, The Bahamas, exploring your creative side. 🌴🎨

Kate and Caitlin, former Forfar staff members, are excited to lead this unforgettable guided tour. Throughout the week, participants will discover new ways to capture and share personal experiences through creative expression and artistic exploration.

Whether you’re returning to Forfar Field Station or visiting for the first time, our Creative Exploration of Andros Guided Tour is the perfect opportunity for adventure, creativity, and connection.

For more information or to sign up, visit: https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/art

05/11/2026

Given the slow pace of reef restoration projects, the math just “doesn’t math,” says Ian Enochs, the coral program lead at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Florida. But researchers, including Enochs, think there’s a better way to secure corals’ future: What if, rather than coral reef rehabilitation remaining a tedious and difficult manual process, conservationists could harness robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles to transform it into an industrial-scale endeavor?

Reef restoration is a slow process, with divers planting coral fragments one at a time by hand. But roboticists are now developing automated planters that could change the game

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, May 9, is Global Big Day — the world’s biggest birding event celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! 🌎🐦

Birders around the globe will spend 24 hours identifying and counting as many bird species as possible. To celebrate, BirdsCaribbean is creating birding teams on Givebutter and giving away prizes to a few lucky participants.

Be sure to check out eBird to record the species you spot starting tomorrow!

And if you’re already dreaming about your next birding adventure, join us this winter for our Andros Island Bird Trip at Forfar Field Station in The Bahamas.

📍 Andros Island Bird Trip
📅 February 6–13, 2027

For more information or to sign up, visit: https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/birds