Shoals Marine Laboratory (Appledore Island, Maine) is offering three courses this summer for students interested in marine mammal biology.
*Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology* Introduction to the biology and conservation of cetaceans and pinnipeds, with a particular focus on species of the Gulf of Maine: taxonomy and species diversity, adaptations for life in the sea, foraging ecology and behavior, reproductive cycles, bioacoustics, and management of threatened species. Land and open-water observations of whale and seal behavior. Dates: June 8 – 22, 2015 Faculty: Dr. Nadine Lysiak, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution *Field Wildlife Forensics* Introduction to forensic science and the utilization of marine biology within the justice system. Comprehensive instruction concerning the recognition, documentation, collection and preservation of physical evidence. Students develop practical incident response, scene management and forensic teamwork skills. Dates: June 22 – 29, 2015 Faculty: Dr. Wayne Lord, University of Central Oklahoma Dr. Robert Kenney, University of Rhode Island Dr. Inga Sidor, University of New Hampshire Mr. Trey Knott, National Marine Fisheries Service *Anatomy and Function of Marine Vertebrates* Introduces students to a comparative study of the principal organ systems of vertebrates [fishes, sea turtles, marine birds, marine mammals] that are specifically adapted to the marine environment. Anatomy of structures is integrated with function, biological roles and evolutionary relationships. Laboratory exercises cover osteology, dissection, behavior and biomechanics. Dates: July 20 – August 3, 2015 Faculty: Dr. Frank Fish, West Chester University Dr. Malcolm Gordon, UCLA For all classes, registration, cost and financial aid information is available at: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_creditcourses.html For more information about Shoals Marine Laboratory, see: http://www.sml.cornell.edu
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