Sea Turtle Ecology and Conservation Online Course – Mexico

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Deadline: 04 Jun 2023

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Agency
Center for Wildlife Studies
Location
Online
Job Category
Training
Salary
n/a
Start Date
06/05/2023
Last Date to Apply
06/04/2023
Website
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/seaturtle-online-2023
Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sea turtles are a charismatic and ecologically important, yet imperiled, group of marine reptiles. This course introduces students to these fascinating and complex animals through lectures and class discussions. Topics include life histories, physiological adaptations to marine life, homing and navigation, nesting, ecological roles within the ecosystem, sea turtles in human culture, and conservation. TOPICS : -Introduction to Sea Turtle Biology & Conservation -Anatomy and physiology -Feeding and diet -Nesting, migration and navigation -Ecological importance of sea turtles -Conservation and management FORMAT: Activities for the 3-week online course consist of pre-recorded lectures and synchronous discussions. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Melania C. López-Castro, Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Conservation Program at Pronatura Península de Yucatán DATES: June 5 - July 2, 2023 COST: Early bird course fee (ends May 8): $500 professional / $400 student Regular course fee (after May 8): $550 professional / $450 student ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ESA and TWS Continuing Education Credit: included for FREE Prerequisite for summer Field Course in Mexico!
Qualifications
PREREQUISITES: None, but this course prerequisite for summer Field Course in Mexico!
Contact Person
Jessica Kennelly
Contact eMail
[email protected]

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