Aloha all, UH-Hilo will be offering Biology of Marine Mammals (MARE 390/390L) this summer from June 22 – July 31. The course will provide a Comprehensive investigation of a diverse group of highly adapted marine vertebrates. Whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees, dugongs, sea otters and polar bears will be covered. Focus will be on taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, behavior, reproductive ecology, adaptations to the marine environment, and conservation and management. Field and lab techniques employed by professional marine mammal biologists including shore and boat-based surveys, photo-identification, and acoustic sampling. Investigations will focus on local species of marine mammals. Attached is a copy of the UH-Hilo Marine Science Summer Catalog along with a flyer with the course description along with a few pics from the lab. Please forward to any and all students who might be interested in a summer course in Hawaii. You can also contact me at jpturner@hawaii.edu if you have any questions. With much aloha, Jason -- Associate Professor Department of Marine Science University of Hawai‘i at Hilo 200 W. Kawili St. Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 932-7598 www.foodweb.uhh.hawaii.edu