Greetings! The Duke University Marine Lab (DUML) is currently accepting enrollments for our summer Marine Mammals course. This six-week virtual course will cover the biology and conservation of marine mammals. We will introduce you to the basic biology of various taxonomic groups, describe some of the research approaches used to study them, and conclude with a consideration of their conservation. Virtual laboratories and interactive activities will focus on topics including diving physiology, photographic-identification methods, population biology, bio-acoustics, bio-logging, and drones. We will also take advantage of opportunities to interact with marine mammal experts from around the world, including many from DUML, through virtual guest lectures, field trips, and discussion panels, and through the creation of a DUML Marine Mammals podcast. This course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. ENV 376L or BIO 376L (undergraduate) / ENV776L (graduate) 4 Duke credits. Instructor: Reny Tyson Moore (tyson.moore@duke.edu) Tuition: $3,200+fees Dates: June 29 - August 6, 2020 Times: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am – 4pm EDT (however, an asynchronous option will be available to accommodate all students) To apply: Visit Duke’s Summer Session website: https://summersession.duke.edu/visiting-college-students and complete the online application:https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22XiGjJTUGVB7lb Tuition and fees can be found here: https://summersession.duke.edu/visiting-college-students/u-s-students/tuitio... -- Reny Tyson Moore, PhD Staff Scientist Sarasota Dolphin Research Program Chicago Zoological Society (352) 408-6018 cell rtysonmoore@mote.org <rtyson@mote.org>