Marine Invasions & Diseases
20 JUL-27 JUL, 2013 (8-Day Programme)
PROGRAMME: Marine Invasions & Diseases Course
Non-credit programme for undergraduate, graduate,
and gap year students; international
research/field station staff; K-12 educators; and
scuba instructors and divemasters
PROGRAMME DATES
20th July- 27th July 2013
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Participants will
· Identify hard and soft coral diseases, coral
bleaching, competitive and invasive species
· Learn scientific field methods, including coral reef health surveys
· Attend evening discussions on Marine Invasions
and Diseases issues such as lionfish and other
invasive species, epizootic and mass mortality events, harmful algal blooms
· Develop an independent research project under
the guidance of experienced scientists
Participants will showcase their work at the end of the programme by presenting
· Conference-quality scientific poster and
abstract (for international research/field
station staff and for undergrad, grad, and gap year students)
· Lesson plan that incorporates the learning
outcomes from the internship (for K-12 educators)
· Outreach presentation suitable for tourists and
the recreational dive/snorkel community (for dive instructors and divemasters)
APPLICATION TIMETABLE
Applications should be received no later than
April 30, but early registration is preferred.
Registration is limited to 15 participants.
Applicants will be notified regarding their acceptance decision by May 15.
CONTACT
Please contact Heather Murray, Education and
Programme Coordinator by email at
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
to request an application or if you have additional questions.
COST OF THE PROGRAMME
$1600 (US) for the 8-day programme which includes
dormitory-style accommodations, buffet-style
meals (B, L, D), on-island transfers between
airport and research station, research costs and
all field activities including snorkelling,
diving for certified divers, and boat trips.
Excluded from the Programme Costs are (i)
roundtrip airfare to/from Little Cayman; (ii) DAN
Preferred Insurance for all scuba divers; (iii)
travel insurance for non-divers (optional, but
highly recommended due to the remoteness of the
island); and (iv) rental gear, if needed, for scuba divers.
MAXIMUM ENROLMENT
15 students, but qualified candidates may be
wait-listed in case additional spots open
Heather Murray
Heather Murray
Education and Programme Coordinator
Central Caribbean Marine Institute
P.O. Box 37
Little Cayman, KY3-2051
Phone: 1-345-948-1094
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