SEAL BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

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Formerly Prep for the New Jersey Seal Study.MARS/BIOL 3499 serves as both a course in seal biology and ecology, and/or a preparation for participation in The New Jersey Seal Study (Spring). We will focus on basic biology and adaptations of pinnepeds (seals, sea lions, fur seals and walruses) to aquatic life. Some instruction in field observation of behavior will also be included. Limited field work (TBA) may be included in late fall (1-2 trips). Faculty: C. SLOCUM