Deep dive: Illinois College students join rare sea turtle research effort in Cuba

8.25.2022

Two IC professors and a group of students traveled to western Cuba to participate in sea turtle research at Guanahacabibes National Park.

A story about a group of students led by Professor of Biology Lawrence Zettler and Professor of Global Studies - Spanish Steven Gardner was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on August 24, 2022. To read the full story by Angela Bauer, visit myjournalcourier.com.

Illinois College research group in Guanahacabibes National Park in Cuba.

Cuban scientists Ernesto Mujica (from left), Roberto Varela Montero and Raymundo Mujica.

The research team in Guanahacabibes National Park, Cuba

The camp kitchen

A sea turtle hatchling (Provided by Ainslee Stroup ’24)

Cuban scientist Ernesto Mujica (Provided by Ainslee Stroup ’24)

Breakfast at the camp in Guanahacabibes

Biology major Tony Ruiz ’24

Guanahacabibes, Cuba

About Illinois College

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
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