- 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-1/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. DATES: June 5 - July 2, 2023 COST: Early bird course fee (ends May 8): $550 professional / $450 student Regular course fee (after May 8): $600 professional / $500 student ESA & TWS CEUs included for FREE!
- Qualifications
- PREREQUISITES: None, but this course prerequisite for summer Field Course in Mexico! See course ad for details.
- Contact Person
- Jessica Kennelly
- Contact eMail
- info@centerforwildlifestudies.org
