[Coral-List] Marine Ecology and Conservation summer courses apply now!

[Anouschka van de Ven]

Dear Coral-listers:



If you know of undergraduate students that would be interested in a
summer course in Scientific Diving or Tropical Marine Biology and
Ecology; please pass this notice along to them. 



Thanks in advance.  Cheers, Rita Peachey



 



Summer 2009 Bonaire, Southern CaribbeanUndergraduate Study Abroad Program





CIEE Research Station Bonaire is accepting applications for:



SUMMER SESSION I: MAY 30TH THROUGH JUNE 13TH



Tropical Marine Biology & Ecology of the Southern Caribbean 

(3 semester hr)



Introduction to ecological and biological principles important to coral
reef communities such as competition, diversity, symbiosis,
disturbance, adaptation, reproduction, as well as identification of the
major fish, invertebrate and plant species in Bonaire.  Examines
connectedness of reef, seagrass and mangrove ecosystems and threats to
tropical ecosystems. The course runs from May 30 through June 13th and
includes daily field trips to dive, snorkel or kayak at sites along the
coast of Bonaire.



SUMMER SESSION II: JUNE 15TH THROUGH JULY 2ND



Marine Ecology Field Research Methods 

(3 semester hr)



Students learn to use scuba as a research tool instrumental to
understanding the underwater environment. This course focuses on
learning to record and collect data underwater. While the course
introduces students to research diving knowledge and techniques with
broad applications, it focuses on using scuba to better understand
coral reef environments. The course runs from June 15th through July
2nd and includes daily field trips to dive, snorkel or kayak at sites
along the coast of Bonaire.





Advanced Scuba 

(1 semester hr)



Students expand their understanding of scuba diving beyond the
recreational level in order to participate fully in the scientific dive
program in Bonaire. Students learn techniques that improve their diving
skills and they learn to respond to medical emergencies in or out of
the water. By completing the course, students gain certifications in
Open Water Diving, Advanced Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Emergency
First Responder, and Diver’s Alert Network Oxygen First Aid. The
course runs from June 15th through July 2nd and includes daily field
trips to dive at sites along the coast of Bonaire.

 



Course descriptions can be found using the following link:



http://www.cieebonaire.org/coralreefecology.html

Download the poster at:

http://www.cieebonaire.org/courses.html



 

Prerequisites: Overall GPA 2.75 or better, a semester of biology or
environmental science and a nationally recognized open water SCUBA
certification (or a PADI referral – you can do your check out dives
in Bonaire).  The deadline for application to the summer course is 1
April 2009.  



Interested students should contact Rita Peachey Director of CIEE Research Station Bonaire at info at cieebonaire.org or call 1-800-40-STUDY.  

Register online at http://ciee.org/study/apply.aspx.  



Contact the study abroad office at your institution to assist you with registration and course approval. 



 

CIEE Research Station Bonaire


Kaya Gobernador N Debrot 26


Kralendijk


Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles


+599 7174140





http://www.cieebonaire.org


info at cieebonaire.org






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