Hi everyone:

We’d like to draw your attention to the following summer field course offered by Duke University:

Biology and Conservation of Marine Mammals 

 

Duke University Marine Laboratory

Beaufort, NC

July 11 – August 12, 2016

This field-intensive course covers the biology, management and conservation of marine mammals and sea birds.  Detailed consideration is given to adaptation, ecology and conservation. Laboratory and field exercises address behavior, ecology, and communication of local populations of marine mammal and seabirds. The course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. 4 credit hours, 1.0 course. Instructors: Dr. Lesley Thorne (Stony Brook University) and Dr. Andy Read (Duke University).

 

Duke tuition: $4,260

Room & Board: $2,519.51

Fees: $211

Total Program Cost: $6,990.51

 

Tuition scholarships are available; the scholarship application deadline is 1 April. To request a tuition scholarship, please follow this link: https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/financial-assistance

For more information, please contact Katie Wood (katie.wood@duke.edu) or the instructors.

Andrew J. Read
Stephen Toth Professor of Marine Biology
Division of Marine Science and Conservation
Nicholas School of the Environment
Duke University 
Phone: 252-504-7590
http://superpod.ml.duke.edu/read/