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Aaron Judah wanted to be a marine biologist from the time he was three. Two decades later, he’s a PhD candidate studying deep-sea biodiversity around the globe—and his journey began with an Earthwatch expedition in Belize.
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—By Harvey Trop For some people, there’s nothing better than a tropical beach vacation. The broad expanse of sand and surf, along with a pleasant breeze—especially appealing during the cold, rainy or snowy months in the U.S. and Canada—can be irresistible.
At first light on the Yarapa River, participants gather along the deck of a restored wooden riverboat, notebooks in hand, ready to record the first data of the day. Macaw pairs lift from their roosts, primate calls reverberate across the canopy and the soft exhalation of pink and gray river dolphins breaks the river’s surface.
Why hands-on science travel became the highlight of Judy’s retirement—and how it could transform yours. When Judy Wieske retired at age 55 after a 37-year career as a visual information specialist for the federal government, she knew exactly what she wanted to do next: see the world. But not just as a tourist.