Hi All, At the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine we are offering a few exciting online courses in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters that are specifically geared towards students interested in Aquatic Animal Health. I was hoping you could forward the information below about these classes to students at your school who have an interest in this field. Summer classes (2015) Aquatic Wildlife Health Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the natural history, anatomy, physiology, behavior and common health issues of aquatic species: whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, crocodilians, fish and invertebrates. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj@ufl.edu<mailto:hendelj@ufl.edu>). Manatee Health and Conservation is an online course (3 credits) that will provide students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) with a detailed overview of manatee natural history, health assessment, and research findings as well as explore conservation issues. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj@ufl.edu<mailto:hendelj@ufl.edu>). Fall class (2015) Aquatic Animal Conservation Issues is an online course (3 credits) designed to introduce students (upper level undergraduate and graduate) and professionals (with an AA or higher degree) to the controversial issues surrounding aquatic animal species ranging from invertebrates to marine mammals, with an emphasis on marine mammals, but also including sea turtles, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. For more information about the class or enrollment, contact Jeffrey Hendel (hendelj@ufl.edu<mailto:hendelj@ufl.edu>). If you are interested in taking one of the classes, registration is now open for Summer and Fall terms (2015). Sincerely, Jeffrey Hendel Distance Education Program Assistant University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine