Greetings! The Duke University Marine Lab (DUML) is accepting enrollments for the summer Biology of Marine Mammals course in Beaufort, North Carolina. Students will receive a Duke University transcript upon successful completion of the course. This six-week field-intensive 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. Field work, laboratories and interactive activities will focus on topics including diving physiology, photographic identification methods, population biology, bioacoustics, biologging, and drone technology. We will also take advantage of opportunities to interact with local marine mammal experts with guest lectures, field trips, necropsies, and discussion panels, and through the creation of a DUML Marine Mammals podcast. This course is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. MARSCI/BIO/ENV 376LA (undergraduate) ENVIRON 776LA (graduate) (4 Duke credits). Instructors: Filipe Alves: https://mare-madeira.pt/team/filipe-alves/ contact: filipe.alves@mare-centre.pt<mailto:filipe.alves@mare-centre.pt>) Francesco Caruso https://www.szn.it/index.php/en/staff/list-of-personnel/972-caruso-francesco... contact: (francesco.caruso@szn.it<mailto:francesco.caruso@szn.it>) Tuition: $3,460 + fees On-Island Room (shared room) & Board: $3,574 - (plus tax) Course Dates: July 3 - August 13, 2023 Financial details: https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/academics/undergraduate/tuition-fees To enroll: Please reach out to Gwendy.Womble@duke.edu<mailto:Gwendy.Womble@duke.edu> with any questions or to enroll. A number of tuition fellowships are available by request. Kind regards, Katie Katie Wood (she/her) Associate Director, Marine Lab Academic Programs 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab<http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab> Need to meet? Feel free to request time on my calendar<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/fb528ffb76e444b2b0a7c053343a4c02@duke.edu?anonymous&ep=plink>