Coral Reef Ecology and Biology in the Bahamas

Join us for an amazing five day research adventure focusing on coral reef research and conservation!

Spots remain for the following weeks in summer 2016:
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June 12-17
This course is intended for students with a passion for coral reefs and tropical ocean systems. Lectures focus on the ecology and biology of reef-building stony (scleractinian) corals, and the array of plants and animals that call coral reefs home. Students will learn to identify 20 common species of Caribbean coral, as well as many species of fish, sharks, and invertebrates, and will be instructed in and practice many of the basic skills involved in coral monitoring and research. The course will include in-depth instruction on the threats facing corals, and discuss available tools (both scientific and legal) for attempting to conserve remaining Caribbean reefs. 

For this course, basic SCUBA certifications are recommended as course content includes diving. If you are not SCUBA certified, please plan to take a certification course beforehand, or contact us before booking.
Day 1: Introductory research techniques lecture and check-out training dive.
Day 2: Caribbean coral species biology and ecology. Reef dive.
Day 3: Caribbean corals and coral-affiliated species: identification and monitoring.
Day 4: Reef systems and wildlife, including fish, sharks, and invertebrates. Reef dive and optional night dive.
Day 5: Threats to corals, conservation and restoration. Reef snorkel.
Price: $2200 per person
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Includes: All field research activities, transportation once participants arrive in Miami, and all housing and food costs (except for one "dinner out" at a local restaurant). 

Book now to reserve your spot on the expedition of a lifetime!