Behavior, Ecology & Conservation of Marine Mammals: A Unique Field
Course in Belize
INSTRUCTORS: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D.1, 2, Bruce A. Schulte, Ph.D.4,
Katherine S. LaCommare, M.S., ABD 2,3, Jessica R. Young, Ph.D.5
DATES: May 26 - June 8, 2010 (inclusive of travel)
Become totally immersed into island living, the study of animal
behavior, ecology, and conservation of manatees and dolphins through
lectures and learning activities, literature review, debate, projects,
and field research. This unique field course combines an overview of
the ecology, behavior, and conservation of sirenians and cetaceans,
and other marine animals, with hands-on manatee & dolphin research in
the Drowned Cayes, Belize. You'll spend 3-4 hours on the water each
day learning about the environment as we explore a labyrinth of
mangrove islands, seagrass beds, and coral patches searching for
elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. You'll collect behavioral
and environmental data and learn about photo-id techniques; you'll
conduct a mini-research project on the behavior of an animal easily
observed on our remote mangrove island and develop a Fact Sheet or
Activity Booklet about a related topic to be published by the Hugh
Parkey Foundation for Marine Awareness & Education and/or Sirenian
International. Extra-curricular activities include diving or
snorkeling at Turneffe Atoll, and exploring an ancient Maya City.
LOCATION: Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey's
Belize Adventure Lodge, http://belizeadventurelodge.com/
COSTS: $2595 includes, housing, meals, field trips, ground & water
transfer fees, research & materials fees; DOES NOT include airfare,
books, tips, or credit hours
DEADLINES: Early Registration ($50-$100 Discount) due March 1st, 2010;
Regular Registration due April 1st, 2010
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 8-24 students
REGISTRATION: http://sirenian.org/RegistrationForm2010.pdf
Detailed Syllabus: http://sirenian.org/CourseSyllabus2010.pdf
Course Policy and Liability Form: http://sirenian.org/CoursePolicy2010.pdf
Course Briefing Document: http://sirenian.org/CourseBriefing2010.pdf
For more information on the course, please email [email protected]
or [email protected]
1 Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgia
Southern University.
4 Dr. Bruce Schulte is a Professor and Department Head at Western
Kentucky University.
3 Katherine LaCommare is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of
Massachusetts, Boston, and an instructor at Lansing Community College
in Michigan.
5 Dr. Jessica Young is a Professor at Western State College of Colorado.
2 Caryn and Katie are the co-founders of Sirenian International.
For more information on the instructors, please visit http://sirenian.org/caryn.html
and http://bioweb.wku.edu/faculty/Schulte/Default.asp and http://www.western.edu/faculty/jyoung/
For more information on the facilities, please visit
http://belizeadventurelodge.com/
Download a Course Flyer at http://sirenian.org/CourseFlyer2010.pdf
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