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Gulf of the Farallones Oceanographic Research Course
This course covers the methods of oceanographic research and marine wildlife observation. Students will collect valuable data, record, analyze and conduct comparisons to previously collected data. Morning and evening lectures will support the hands on learning.
Professor Liz Disdale
E-mail the WHITE HOLLY to Enroll! Or Call Capt. Vincent Backen 707-552-6053
Objectives
Upon completion of the course the students will have a comprehensive understanding of:
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The scientific method.
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Field research techniques and methodology.
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The use of benthic equipment to collect and examine the ocean bottom.
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The use of a plankton tow to collect and examine plankton samples.
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The use of Van Doren bottles to collect sea water samples.
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How to conduct marine bird and marine mammal surveys.
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The Continental Shelf wildlife diversity and life cycle.
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Increased Stewardship and appreciation of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary..
Entry Standards
For admission to the course , students must:
- Be at least 18 yrs of age. (16-17 yrs accepted with an adult)
- Be medically fit for the rigors of living on a research vessel
- Be dedicated to the mission of scientific research
Class Limitations
Class size is limited to 12 students
Course Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday
0800-9:00am Board Vessel at Army Corp Engineers Pier.
Light continental Breakfast served. Introductions.
9:00-9:30 am Safety Talk – Introductions
9:30-10:30 am Guided tour of the Bay Model
10.30-11:00 R/V White Holly Underway, Orientation, scientific mission
Group Session with leading Gulf of the Farallones Naturalists,
1100-1200 am Group 1.(6 people) – Biological Oceanography Plankton Tow.
Group 2. – (6 people)- Chemical Oceanography Water Sampling Station.
12-1:00 pm Lunch served
1:00-2 :00 Group 1. – Chemical Oceanography Water Sampling Station.
Group 2. – Biological Oceanography Plankton Tow.
2:00-3:00 pm Arrive at Farallones – Circumnavigate the islands,
Marine mammal population study.
3-4:00 pm Group 1. – Sea Bird Study.
Group 2. – Marine Mammal Research.
4-5:00 pm Group 2. – Sea Bird Study.
Group 1. – Marine Mammal Research.
6:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Naturalist Visual Presentation.
Sunday
0600-0700
Light continental Breakfast served.
0700-0900 Lectures and surveys of the habitat and wild life of the Island
0900-0930 am Lift anchor – Underway for the edge of the shelf
0930-1200 Continental shelf transect
Group Session with leading Gulf of the Farallones naturalists,
Group 1.(6 people) – Biological Oceanography Plankton Tow.
Group 2. (6 people)- Chemical Oceanography Water Sampling Station.
Group 1. – Chemical Oceanography Water Sampling Station.
Group 2. – Biological Oceanography Plankton Tow.
1200-1PM pm Lunch served
1:00-4pm Travel back to Sausalito, Circumnavigate the islands,
Marine mammal population study.
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