Applications being accepted for amazing programs offered at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus. The *Semester by the Bay <https://semesterbythebay.org/>* Program is an Alaska, place-based experiential learning program in Homer, Alaska is an ideal place to study and explore Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation Ecology. We hope that all we offer (e.g. experiential learning, internships, incredible courses with world-renowned instructors, with access to one of the richest marine estuaries in the world) can work into your students’ academic program and goals. Our Fall semester focuses on *Marine Mammal Biology*, while our spring semester focus is *Conservation Ecology with an Estuarine/Nearshore focus*. *Fall 2026* may have openings; to be put on our waiting list, inquire now! We are *currently recruiting students for the **Spring 2027 *Conservation Ecology *Occupational Endorsement Certificate. *Classes include: BIOL 473 Conservation Biology (3 credits) BIOL 483 Exploration Ecology (2 credits) BIOL 484 Experiential Learning: Exploration Ecology Field Study (4 credits) BIOL 446 Global Climate Change (3 credits) ENGL/JRNL A278 Sharing Science Across Diverse Audiences, 2 credits (1 credit lecture, 1 credit lab) BIOL 495A Internship in the Biological Sciences (3 credits) We are also *accepting **applications for our Fall 2027 Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Marine Mammal Biology*. Fall classes include: BIOL 325 Advanced Marine Skeletal Articulation (2 credits) BIOL 430 Marine Mammal Biology (3 credits) BIOL 432 Experiential Learning: Marine Mammal Biology (2 credits) BIOL 458 Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals (3 credits) BIOL 459 Experiential Learning: Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals (2 credits) BIOL 492A Undergraduate Seminar in Marine Mammal Conservation (1 credit) BIOL 495A Internship in the Biological Sciences (3 credits) Each of these two separate semester packages of 16-17 credits includes an opportunity for students to both participate in an *internship and conduct guided undergraduate research*. Some internships offer free or reduced housing and *ALL students receive in-state tuition*. Completion of either semester’s hands-on, intensive program will earn a student a stand-alone transcripted degree called an *Occupational Endorsement Certificate* (see https://kpc.alaska.edu/academics/areas-of-study/occupational-endorsement-cer... for Spring and https://kpc.alaska.edu/academics/areas-of-study/occupational-endorsement-cer... for Fall). We will work with students and their institutions to ensure course transferability in addition to earning these certificates. Please see our website for more information on internships and the SBB program https://semesterbythebay.org/ Thank you very much for your time and attention re: our programs. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Ken Goldman at kjgoldman@alaska.edu. Sincerely, *Dr. Debbie Tobin* Deborah D. Bӧge Tobin, PhD she/her/hers Professor of Biological Sciences & *Semester by the Bay <https://semesterbythebay.org/> *Coordinator University of Alaska Anchorage-Kenai Peninsula College-Kachemak Bay Campus Email: *ddtobin@alaska.edu <ddtobin@alaska.edu>* Dena'inaq ełnen'aq' gheshtnu ch'q'u yeshdu ‘I live and work on the land of the Dena’ina.’ (translation: Helen Dick, Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart, Joel Isaak) and am committed to anti-discrimination work, equality and equity for all.