Course Description

This course introduces students to the complexity involved in working in, and actively managing a functioning public aquarium as a student aquarium manager. Students will gain hands-on experience planning, designing and maintaining exhibits in the OCC Public Aquarium. They will be responsible for helping to educate and mentor students in the marine aquarium science course and giving tours to visitors. Course content will introduce more advanced aquarium equipment and technology and the student will take an active role in identifying potential issues, evaluating possible solutions, and implementing resolutions based on an understanding of aquarium science. All prospective students will be required to perform a facility safety and proficiency demonstration to enroll in this course.