This is forwarded from Scott Veirs <>. Please reply to him
rather than me. --Dave Mellinger
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Explore the Pacific Northwest and sail through beautiful marine
ecosystems. Practice being a scientist and a leader. Analyze
environmental problems and act to solve them. Gain 18 science
credits. Join Beam Reach, a sustainability science school
focused on the marine environment
(http://beamreach.org/apply.html).
This fall (Aug 21 - Oct 30), we will study orcas, acoustics, and
sustainable technology in the San Juan Islands. Our curriculum
guides you through the design of your own research project during
5 weeks of training in marine biology and oceanography at the
Friday Harbor Laboratories. Then your dynamic teachers help you
conduct your research during a 5-week voyage sailing with the
whales. Available instruments include a fixed hydrophone array,
boat-based hydrophones, and ROV-mounted active sonar.
We will also study the humans who affect and assess the orcas.
Come meet local community members, observe the development of the
recovery plan for a high-profile threatened species, and
experience sustainable technologies that can reduce human impacts
on the whales. Then collaborate with your 5 classmates to plan
and realize a service project that mitigates an acoustic impact
on the orcas.
Contact: Dr. Scott Veirs 206-251-5554)
This research opportunity is part of an academic study-away
program. Participation requires application, acceptance, and
tuition payment. Financial aid is available.
Beam Reach is affiliated with the Colorado College orca
vocalization and localization (OVAL) project [2004 conference
presentations available upon request]. Beam Reach courses are
accredited by the University of Washington.
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