
Marine Biology Camp
Our classrooms are the dynamic, thriving marine environments of the southern New England coast. Summer Marine Program 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
- Shellfish and finfish biology
- Productivity studies
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
Eligibility and Application Procedures
High school students aged 15-17 with an interest in the aquatic sciences and who have completed at east one high school biology course are welcome to apply to the program. Each session is led by two Camp Directors and two Resident Assistants reside in the dorms with the participants. Lectures and other activities are led by our excellent Faculty. The cost of the program is $1,375, which includes lodging, meals, instruction, materials, use of laboratories, equipment and field trips.
A $200 deposit is due with the application; full payment is due by June 15, 2023.
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Please note that we require Covid-19 vaccination for camp participation. Health forms are currently being updated and will be emailed to registrants once they are available.
Dates
July 23 - 29 and July 30 - August 5
Facilities
The Rhode Island coast is an outstanding location for marine science education. Within a short boat ride or drive are perhaps the best examples of rocky intertidal, tidal pool, salt pond and barrier beach habitats on the US east coast.
The Summer Marine Biology Field Studies Program uses the state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities of the Marine and Natural Sciences Building. Students will conduct laboratory studies in a modern 3000 sq. ft. wet lab with flowing seawater. A Learning Platform that extends 200 ft. into Mt. Hope Bay supports many other program activities. Research vessels are available for field explorations and sampling.
Summer Field Program students reside, double occupancy, in a contemporary, waterside residence hall. Meals are served in our modern, campus dining center. Recreation facilities are available for after-hours relaxation.
Faculty and Staff
Individual attention from RWU faculty and staff are a hallmark of our program. Enrollment is limited to 18 per session, ensuring each student is fully challenged.
Outstanding current Roger Williams University marine biology students serve as Resident Staff. Students are supervised 24 hours per day.
About Roger Williams University
The scenic, 140 acre waterfront campus is located in the historic seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island. Roger Williams University offers a wide range of liberal arts majors including an exceptional program in Marine Biology and professional programs in architecture, business, education, engineering, historic preservation, justice studies and law.
Athletic options, numerous clubs and organizations, and community-enrichment opportunities enhance the experiences of students who come to the University from across the country and throughout the world to explore, learn and to succeed.
For questions, please contact Dr. Timothy Scott: tscott@rwu.edu; (401) 254-3563.
Marine Biology Camp 2017
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