Tropical Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course for Educators
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This course is a specialized version of our Tropical Marine Ecology and Biology course open only to educators. It provides teachers with hands-on marine science research experience and inspiration they can bring back into their classrooms!
A wide breadth of topics and ecosystems are covered in a short amount of time: The course includes visits to mangrove and seagrass habitats, lectures on coral reef biology and ecology (including reef snorkels and participation in a reef restoration project), instruction on tropical fish ecology and biology, including training in fish identification, and a hands-on shark tagging trip. Each day of the course offers a combination of lectures on ecology, hands-on training, and participation in field data collection for on going research projects being conducted in collaboration with scientists. Participating teachers are given access to a collection of materials, content and activities to help them translate what they've learned for their students and bring tropical marine ecosystems and their field experiences to life in the classroom! |
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Day 1: Mangrove habitat
Day 2: Seagrass monitoring and ecology Day 3: Coral reef ecology and biology Day 4: Pelagic (open ocean) systems and wildlife Day 5: Tropical fish and invertebrates Day 6: Shark ecology and biology lecture and field research, including hands-on shark tagging Optional: Day trip into the Everglades |
Price: $2000 per person
Includes: All field research activities, transportation once participants arrive at the RV Garvin, and all housing and food costs (except for one "dinner out" at a local restaurant). |
