AQS 314 - Field Collection Methods (Bahamas)

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

AQUACULTURE AND AQUARIUM SCIENCE

Description:

This three credit course is organized as a ten day off-campusprogram offered through the New England Aquarium. Each Spring,the Aquarium organizes a field identification and collecting tripto Cay Sal bank in the Bahamas. For this course, the trip willbe timed to coincide with the RWU Spring Break, and one ofthe RWU Faulty will accompany the students. Up to 15 studentscan sign up to work alongside Aquarium professionals as thecollect and identify reef fish and invertebrates. The trip includesaccommodations and up to 5 dives/day abroad the R/V Coral ReefII, meals and beverages, and a dive in the Aquarium's Giant OceanTank. Students will increase their fish identification skills, learnabout conservation efforts in the Bahamas, and participate inon-going reef conservation studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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