Tropical Marine Biology

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to a variety of tropical marine ecosystems surrounding South Bimini, Bahamas. Students will receive in-class instruction regarding each ecosystem and the field methods used to study and quantify species in each location. Students will participate in field trips to each ecosystem and use the field methods. Ecosystems include, but are not limited to, seagrass meadows, mangroves, coral reef, open ocean. An open water snorkel with sharks or a dolphin dive is possible. Students must be able to swim and to get in and out of boats without assistance; snorkeling experience is preferred. Maximum 14 students.