COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a unique hybrid course introducing students to the fundamental concepts of physiology in marine mammals and an overview of what health, threats and disease processes mean in the context of marine mammals. The course includes a general description of the key physiological systems, and the most common diseases and health threats to marine mammals as well as the role of marine mammal health in changing ocean ecosystems. Practical classes include an introduction to the incident command structure, marine mammal necropsy technique, sample collection and the role of necropsy investigation in marine mammal research and stranding response. These dissection classes also provide the material to review the link between structure and function in anatomy and physiology in the marine mammal context. FOR MORE INFORMATION/REGISTER: https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/marinemammals-fall-2021 DATES: SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 17, 2021 COST: EARLY BIRD FEE (ENDS AUGUST 28TH) $450 STUDENT/$550 PROFESSIONAL