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Carrie Bow Cay
The Carrie Bow Cay Field Station is located on a small island on the Meso-American Barrier Reef. Located fifteen miles offshore on a small island, Smithsonian scientists and their collaborators travel there to conduct research on the biology, ecology, and geology of coral reef ecosystems.
The location of Carrie Bow Cay allows immediate access to reef environments, seagrass habitats, and mangrove islands. Visitors have access to vessels, diving facilities, seawater tables, and laboratory space along with housing and meals.
Island Amenities
- Housing for up to six scientists and staff
- Station manager on duty for operations, scuba tanks, general assistance
- Staffed kitchen with meals provided
- Hot showers
- Electricity generated by a combination of solar panels and 5 kw diesel generator
- Library
Scientific Facilities
- Flow-through seawater lab
- Wet lab downstairs
- Dry lab upstairs
- Stereo and compound microscopes
- Lab equipment, chemicals, glass and plastic supplies
- 3 small boats with outboard motors - up to 10 km range
- Scuba facilities: tanks, compressor, oxygen kits
- Rain collection system for freshwater (drinking water is brought in)
- Satellite Internet connection