Join us to investigate the amazing biology of marine organisms and explore the ecology of their environment through experiential, hands-on learning. To supplement our classroom and lab work, we’ll do the following work in the field during 4 full-day field trips:

1) Conduct a physical, chemical, and biological oceanographic analysis of Massachusetts Bay aboard a UMASS research vessel.
2) Explore and analyze the rocky inter-tidal ecosystem in Nahant.
3) Assess shorebird ecology and soft sediment habitat at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Sandy Point Reservation in Plum Island.
4) Investigate salt marsh ecology and restoration at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Falmouth.

This program is offered through Newton Summer School, which is now part of Newton Community Education. You will receive 2.5 credits upon completion of this course; these credits will count toward graduation, but do not satisfy department-specific graduation requirements. Visit newtoncommunityed.org for more information. Register here.