Course:           Marine Mammal Biology (UNH: BIOSM 1650, 3 credits; Cornell MEFB 535, 4 credits)

Dates:              June 12 - 26, 2017

Where:           Shoals Marine Laboratory, Appledore Island (Isles of Shoals, Maine, USA)

Instructors: Dr. Nadine Lysiak (University of Massachusetts Boston, New England Aquarium) & Dr. Andrea Bogomolni (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Course Summary:  

This 2-week summer intensive course provides an introduction to the biology and conservation of the whales and seals, with a particular focus on species of the Gulf of Maine: taxonomy and species diversity, adaptations for life in the sea, foraging ecology, reproductive biology & social behavior, bioacoustics, stranding science, human interaction and management of threatened species. Hands-on experiences include field research and monitoring of local seal populations, open-water observations of whales, and dissections of stranded specimens.

Course website: https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/course/marine-mammal-biology

Tuition & Fees:

A detailed breakdown of all course-related costs is available at https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/tuition-breakdown.  Shoals Marine Lab offers need-based scholarships and work-study opportunities for students.  Please visit https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/financial-support-scholarships for more information.  

Application: https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/admissions

For more information please contact: nadine.lysiak@gmail.com or shoals.lab@unh.edu