Introduction to Marine Biology - students

Sunday, July 11 to Friday, July 16

Fee: $745

The course focuses on the amazing variety of creatures that inhabit the Bay of Fundy, from the beach to the deep water.

Learn more about:
   *  fish, seabirds, seals, whales, invertebrates
   *  the intertidal zone
   *  local seashores and where to find life on the water’s edge
   *  how to identify marine creatures
   *  the biology of marine life in the natural habitat and in the lab
   *  the unique features of the Bay of Fundy tides, which are responsible for the abundance of marine life

Researching Marine Vertebrates—students

Tuesday, August 3 to Saturday, August 7

Fee: $700

This course offers participants a unique opportunity to
observe and study whales, both baleen and toothed; seals, seabirds and fish in their natural habitat.

Discover more about:
   *  seabirds, seals and whales
   *  cold water fish from our boat trip and in the lab
   *  marine mammal surveys
   *  whale identification and research programs; take a trip on a whale-watching boat to identify and photograph whales, take GPS locations, review sightings and how to catalogue whales

TO APPLY
Send completed application form and $250 non-refundable deposit.

To: Education Manager
The Huntsman Marine Science Centre
1 Lower Campus Road
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
E5B 2L7 Canada

You may also fax your application to 506-529-1212 and call in a credit card number at the Huntsman main number 506-529-1200

*Please register early as enrollment is limited.
Application deadline June 15, 2010

The course cost is all-inclusive and covers - dormitory accommodation; three full meals/day; services of the HMSC Public Education teaching staff ; boat excursions, lab equipment and supplies; admission to Museums; local transport, and all taxes.

All courses start at 4:30 p.m. on the start date, and finish after lunch on the last day.

You just need to find your way to St. Andrews!

The HMSC Public Education Department may be contacted by Tel: 506-529-1220

If you have any questions, or for more information, please email us.