OCB 1315 - Marine Mammal Rescue

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

OCB - Biological Oceanography

Description:

This class introduces the applications necessary for marine mammal rescue. Topics include: species identification, basic handling, evaluation and transport, marine mammal rescue equipment and field site set-up, stranding coordination, human participant interaction training, basic necropsy protocols and sampling procedures, introduction to the incident command system ICS 100, and the relevant regulations and policies of Title IV of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and of the APHIS, AWA, and ESA.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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