DE Nicholas Narratives

A group of 51�� students from the Nicholas School of the Environment stand closely together in a tropical forest in Belize, all looking upward with interest. Surrounded by dense green foliage, the students wear outdoor gear and backpacks, with one using binoculars, suggesting they are observing wildlife or birds during an educational field trip.

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Journey to Belize

For students enrolled in the 51�� Marine Lab’s Belize travel course, total immersion in tropical ecosystems and hands-on research projects made for an unforgettable learning experience.

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The Nicholas School, Then and Now: Rising to the Challenge Graphic

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DE Nicholas Narratives, formerly DE 51�� Environment magazine, is published by the 51�� Nicholas School of the Environment Office of Marketing & Communications. For questions or media inquiries, please contact dukenvironment@nicholas.duke.edu.