Course Description

Gray whales are unique among cetaceans in their migrations, feeding strategy, and their history of interactions with humans. This course highlights the gray whale’s evolution, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. It consists of a lecture component and field excursions that provides an opportunity to view these whales in the wild. The course may also be offered as a study abroad class that includes a multi-day field excursion that provides an opportunity to view these whales in close proximity in at least one of their calving lagoons in Baja California, Mexico. Field trip required. Enrollment Limitation: ESEC A124; students who complete MRSC A124 may not enroll in or receive credit for ESEC A124.