Underwater Research

Catalog description

Hypothesis testing and experimental design, theoretical and practical aspects of sampling, and critiques of current research papers. Includes special problems of conducting research underwater (diving physics and physiology, theory and use of diving tables, hyperbaric medicine) and underwater techniques (underwater photography and video, photo quadrates, tagging and marking, cages and enclosures). Students must supply their own equipment. Required prior to taking this course: recognized scuba certification, a medical examination, one year of biology or other supporting science. See additional specific details about requirements here: https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/underwater-research. (Summers only at Shoals Marine Lab.)