Marine Biology Camp at Roger Williams University

Overview

Our classrooms are the dynamic, thriving marine environments of the southern New England coast. Summer Marine Biology Camp students will learn about coastal ecosystems, food webs, productivity of the sea, plants and animals in the coastal zone, current events in marine biology and much more.

Program Highlights: The program includes lodging, meals, instruction, materials, use of laboratories, equipment and field trips. Field excursions unlock the excitement and fun of marine biology:

* Learn oceanographic sampling techniques

* Explore bay ecosystems by sea kayak

* Snorkel along barrier beaches and tidal pools

* View whales during a boat trip off Cape Cod

* Identify marine organisms

* Daily opportunity to be in or on the water

Field trips are complemented by challenging laboratory demonstrations and experiments. Typical topics include:

* Plankton sampling and observation

* Shellfish and finfish, and seaweed biology and ecology

* Nutrient and productivity measures

* Aquaculture

Recognized experts will present guest seminars on current topics in marine biology. Previous presentations have included:

* Marine mammal protection

* Invasive species

* Overfishing

* Toxic plankton blooms

* Aquaculture

* Seaweed identification and uses