Don Sakaguchi, Morrill Professor and director of Iowa State University's undergraduate biology and geneitcs programs, co-led the spring 2022 semester course (Biology 394, a Caribbean marine biology field course) and traveled with the class to Roatan last spring break. Roatán is located off the coast of Honduras to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's second largest barrier reef system. This dive destination is also home to the Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences, a research and teaching destination. 

The 2022 trip was Sakaguchi's 11th time leading the unique, hands-on learning experience.

“We continue to do this because it’s a great opportunity for our students and because the students have been great ambassadors of Iowa State,” Sakaguchi said. “The people at the institute really like Iowa State because they like our students. As soon as we arrive at the airport, we are greeted with open arms. It really is like going to see friends when we are down there.”

Discover more about the class in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Link (Connecting LAS alumni and friends) article, "Depth of Knowledge."