Marine Ecology is an innovative course that combines face-to-face learning, online discussion, and a research experience abroad.
Students delve deep into Earth’s oceans and study ocean geology, biology, ecology, zoology, chemistry, and how humans impact ocean ecosystems. Students investigate characteristics of marine food webs, distribution patterns of aquatic life, and threats to our precious underwater ecosystems.
The second half of the course centers around preparing for a July trip to Bermuda. In Bermuda, students will be intimately involved with marine research, collecting fish biodiversity data while snorkeling in coral reefs and other marine ecosystems.
This course is designed to inspire high school students to understand and care about the ocean via authentic activities, rich partnerships, and real contributions to scientific research and the marine conservation community.
The Marine Ecology course will not be offered by NBNC in 2027.
Please contact instructor Brian Slopey (brianslopey@gmail.com) if you are interested in taking the course through a different hosting organization.
Read the Student Blog
Marine Ecology students keep a daily blog during their expedition to Bermuda. Check out their adventures below.
