MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: BIOSM 162

Environmental studies have become an integral component of high school programs all around the country, however opportunities to apply this course work to the marine environment are limited. Marine Environmental Studies will focus on coastal marine habitats, with an emphasis on issues as they relate to global habitats and concerns. Laboratory exercises and field work will include explorations along Appledore's rocky intertidal zone, and excursions to neighboring islands to observe harbor seal and seabird colonies. Offshore cruises will include oceanographic sampling exercises and field trips to seabird and whale foraging grounds. Lectures and discussions will expose MES students to topics ranging from fishes to fisheries, seaweeds to lobsters, and from plankton to whales. Fundamental scientific research methods and equipment will be introduced, and each student will have the opportunity to be involved in group research projects.

Faculty: Mark Johnson, Ithaca High School, NY