FB 2007;FQ 2009;WB 2008 - Sea Kayaking and Marine Natural History Offered: Location:Gulf of California,Sonora Mexico

Institution:

Prescott College

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Description:

Sea kayaking places us in intimate contact with the ocean environment. Kayakers are as much in the water as they are upon it. This unique perspective allows us to experience the power of the ocean's physical nature as well as giving us the opportunity to closely observe the living communities in the water and on the shore. This course is an introductory study of the interrelated topics of marine natural history and expeditionary sea kayaking. Topics for study will include tides and currents, wind and waves, and the natural history of near shore organisms, including fishes, seabirds, marine invertebrates, and marine mammals. When conditions permit, we will snorkel to observe subtidal life. Students will learn minimum impact travel and camping skills and will be introduced to the regional impacts of coastal commerce and recreation. As apprentices to the sea, students will learn and practice paddling skills, navigation, and ocean survival techniques drawn from the rich, thousand-year history of sea kayaking.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prescott.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 350-2100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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