Course Description

This course offers students the opportunity to survey the ecology, behavior, and life history of various marine mammal groups in a field based setting. In-class meetings will orient students to the specific marine mammal group and the field site that they will explore. The course includes a multi-day field excursion to various locales of ecological interest and may involve camping in primitive wilderness environments. Topics include evolution, human interaction, biology, ecology, life history and conservation of marine mammals. Specific content will vary depending on region and marine mammal life present.