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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad: Coral Bay - Marine Science on Australia's West Coast

Location: Australia: Perth

Term: Summer

Dates: Summer - See AustraLearn website

http://www.globalinksabroad.org/

12050 N Pecos Street, Suite 320 Westminster, CO 80234 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-800-980-0033

Fax: (303) 446-5955

Description

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn, and Murdoch University are pleased to offer a 3-week marine science program on one of the most pristine coral reefs in the world. The Ningaloo Reef is preserved by the Ningaloo Marine Park and offers students an amazing location and a unique experience. The course covers three main areas: the diversity and physical processes of WA marine habitats, with a focus on coral reef environments; the biodiversity of reef organisms; and biological processes, with a focus on coral reefs ecosystems.

A series of 15 lectures will provide a physical and bio-geographical background to WA coral reefs, WA reef biodiversity and details of key biological and ecological processes of coral reefs. Additional non-assessed lectures on data analysis and the Ningaloo Marine Park and other special lectures may be added or presented at Ningaloo Reef, depending on availability of guest lecturers; examples include indigenous speakers, government agency representatives and visiting researchers.

Highlights

Spend time on the Ningaloo Reef (Coral Bay) - Ningaloo Reef stretches more than 250 km along North-West Cape Peninsula and is protected within the boudaries of Ningaloo Marine Park. The reef is amazingly accessible, lying on 100m offshore from some parts of the peninsula, and is home to a staggering variety of marine life. Over 220 species of coral have been recorded in the waters. The area is home to giant whale sharks and is the only place in the world where these creatures reliably appear each year - they are typically found between March and June. Giant manta rays are also found in the area between June and November. Coral Bay is a small resort town on the south end of Ningaloo Reef.

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    The course is best suited to students who have taken at least two university-level courses of general biology.
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Australia

in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Other
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years of experience working within the field of international education serving both students and advisors throughout North America. As a leader in the field known for high-quality, full service programs with excellent value, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad can help you achieve your education abroad program goals.

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