CORAL REEF ECOLOGY (WINTER SESSION)

PROGRAM
Coral Reef Ecology (Winter Session)
3 Undergraduate/Graduate Credits - Rutgers Univ. Inst. of Marine & Coastal Sci.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The spectacular coral reefs around Little Cayman Island are the classroom for this field-based short course. The Coral Reef Ecology class explores major ecological themes that include community organization and biodiversity of reef organisms, ecologic successions, adaptive strategies, trophic structure, and reef zonation. Caribbean coral reefs have been under enormous stress over the past decade and scientists are predicting that 60% of the world's reefs will disappear in our lifetime. Students spend each day in the field and participate in evening discussions. Field studies reinforce the complex dynamics that are important in tropical ecosystems and we will examine the primary stressors resulting in the major changes being reported on reefs around the world.

APPLICATION TIMETABLE
November 1st, however, admission is rolling and spaces do fill up. Applying early is best.

REGISTRATION
Undergraduate and graduate course credit is offered through the Rutgers University Institute of Marine & Coastal Sciences and the Rutgers Study Abroad program. Credit is transferable. All registration requirements and payment for this course must be processed through the Rutgers Study Abroad program.

CONTACT
Students may also email Rutgers at RU_Abroad@email.rutgers.edu or call 732-932-7787. Additional course information can be requested from the professor at info@reefresearch.org.

COST OF THE PROGRAM
$2300: For in-state New Jersey undergraduates and graduate students.
$2600: For non-New Jersey undergraduate and graduate students.

Please note that Rutgers also charges a Winter Session Fee over and above the program price. This fee and other charges may apply.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT
12 students

EXPERIENCES IN THE FIELD