- Agency
- Center for Wildlife Studies
- Location
- Online
- Job Category
- Training
- Salary
- n/a
- Start Date
- 06/05/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 06/04/2023
- Website
- https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/seaturtle-online-2023
- Description
- COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sea turtles are a charismatic and ecologically important, yet imperiled, group of marine reptiles. This course introduces students to these fascinating and complex animals through lectures and class discussions. Topics include life histories, physiological adaptations to marine life, homing and navigation, nesting, ecological roles within the ecosystem, sea turtles in human culture, and conservation. TOPICS : -Introduction to Sea Turtle Biology & Conservation -Anatomy and physiology -Feeding and diet -Nesting, migration and navigation -Ecological importance of sea turtles -Conservation and management FORMAT: Activities for the 3-week online course consist of pre-recorded lectures and synchronous discussions. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Melania C. López-Castro, Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Conservation Program at Pronatura Península de Yucatán DATES: June 5 - July 2, 2023 COST: Early bird course fee (ends May 8): $500 professional / $400 student Regular course fee (after May 8): $550 professional / $450 student ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ESA and TWS Continuing Education Credit: included for FREE Prerequisite for summer Field Course in Mexico!
- Qualifications
- PREREQUISITES: None, but this course prerequisite for summer Field Course in Mexico!
- Contact Person
- Jessica Kennelly
- Contact eMail
- info@centerforwildlifestudies.org
