MARVET announces a new workshop in Marine Conservation Medicine to be conducted in Grand Cayman, British West Indies from July 21- August 2, 2008. Please see posting at www.marvet.org for details. Thanks......Raymond.
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MARVET Caymans 2008 [TAKING APPLICATIONS] (Grand Cayman, British West Indies, July 21- August 2, 2008 ~ hosted by Boatswain’s Beach and St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine) offers veterinary students an introductory lecture and hands-on workshop in the emerging professional field of Tropical Conservation Medicine, with focus on veterinary care and rehabilitation of sea turtles and the use of selected species of fish in ecosystem health assessments.
Lectures will address concepts in conservation medicine, anatomy and physiology of marine species (mammals, reptiles, fish), emerging diseases in marine mammals, reptiles and amphibians, sea turtle medicine, fish medicine, wildlife ecotoxicology, diagnostic surveillance of wildlife morbidity and mortality, coral reef biology and restoration, mangrove ecosystem biology, wildlife law and marine wildlife medicine career opportunities for veterinarians.
Students will participate in diagnostic wetlabs at the marine facility, with an emphasis on physical examination, hematology, biopsy, ultrasonography, necropsy techniques and marine quarantine strategies, under the direction of veterinarians and biologists active in marine medicine and conservation. A shark class will demonstrate current methods for training and husbandry in sharks in an aquarium habitat.
Field activities will orient students toward key ecologic components of marine ecosystem health, including mangrove forest kayaking and coral reef snorkeling (with diving opportunities if desired). A site visit will also be made to the Blue Iguana Habitat to investigate this rare species and the conservation strategies being employed to preserve it. Tuition includes lodging at Sunshine Suites and all course activities.