Oceans Exploration: Gulf of California

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Oceanography, ecology, and humanistic elements will be considered for these productive regions of high biodiversity and historical significance. Three weeks will be spent at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove, California which is 90 miles south of the Stanford Campus. Followed by 5 weeks in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Field work will include work on both land and sea, with oceanographic and ecological surveys, behavioral observations, and visits to fishing/aquaculture operations and cultural sites A focus in Mexico will be the largely unexplored Gulf coast of the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve (REBIVI). Students will develop individual projects based on data collected and personal experiences in the field. Final 2 weeks at Hopkins are devoted to data analysis, writing, and project preparation for a public symposium. Interested applicants apply at https://forms.gle/gXcxJWQDzqrpvenx6.