Updates
This page tracks OEI’s progress as we develop our field experiences and supporting materials.
Updates focus on fieldwork, partnerships, and program development.
What you’ll find here
We share updates on:
fieldwork and site-based observations
development of virtual field experiences
progress on classroom materials
collaborations with scientists and local partners
program milestones
April 2026 — Development of First Field Experience Underway
Work is now focused on organizing field observations, building the structure of the experience, and developing the classroom materials that will support it.
Latest updates
March 2026 — Fieldwork Completed in Bocas del Polochic
OEI completed initial fieldwork in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bocas del Polochic in Guatemala.
This work included site-based observation, documentation of environmental conditions, and coordination with local partners. The material collected will form the foundation of OEI’s first virtual field experience.
December 2025 — Initial Field Documentation (Coral Reef Systems)
OEI conducted early field documentation related to coral reef ecosystems and fisheries.
This material will support a future field experience focused on reef systems, fish populations, and human-environment interactions.
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If you’d like updates on new field experiences and classroom materials, you can join the mailing list below.
OEI works with scientists, educators, and organizations to develop field-based learning experiences.
If you have a project, dataset, or location that could become part of a future field experience, we’d love to hear from you.
