MARVET announces a new workshop in Marine Conservation Medicine to
be conducted in Grand Cayman, British West Indies from July 21-
August 2, 2008. Please see posting at www.marvet.org for details.
Thanks......Raymond.
MARVET
P.O. Box 882
College Station, TX 77841-0882
979-765-9193 tel (leave message)
www.marvet.org
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MARVET Caymans 2008 [TAKING APPLICATIONS] (Grand Cayman, British
West Indies, July 21- August 2, 2008 ~ hosted by Boatswain’s Beach
and St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine) offers
veterinary students an introductory lecture and hands-on workshop in
the emerging professional field of Tropical Conservation Medicine,
with focus on veterinary care and rehabilitation of sea turtles and
the use of selected species of fish in ecosystem health assessments.
Lectures will address concepts in conservation medicine, anatomy and
physiology of marine species (mammals, reptiles, fish), emerging
diseases in marine mammals, reptiles and amphibians, sea turtle
medicine, fish medicine, wildlife ecotoxicology, diagnostic
surveillance of wildlife morbidity and mortality, coral reef biology
and restoration, mangrove ecosystem biology, wildlife law and marine
wildlife medicine career opportunities for veterinarians.
Students will participate in diagnostic wetlabs at the marine
facility, with an emphasis on physical examination, hematology,
biopsy, ultrasonography, necropsy techniques and marine quarantine
strategies, under the direction of veterinarians and biologists
active in marine medicine and conservation. A shark class will
demonstrate current methods for training and husbandry in sharks in
an aquarium habitat.
Field activities will orient students toward key ecologic components
of marine ecosystem health, including mangrove forest kayaking and
coral reef snorkeling (with diving opportunities if desired). A site
visit will also be made to the Blue Iguana Habitat to investigate
this rare species and the conservation strategies being employed to
preserve it. Tuition includes lodging at Sunshine Suites and all
course activities.
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