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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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BI 210 - Marine Benthic Ecology

Credits: (4 credits)

Examines the diversity of life and life processes of the biological communities that inhabit the sea floor. All of the major benthic ecosystems in estuarine, coastal, and deep sea environments are studied. More specifically, this course focuses on benthic communities in intertidal mud flats, salt marshes, sea grass beds, rocky and sandy shores, coral reefs, mangrove forests, kelp forests, and the deep sea. Emphasis is placed on benthic ecosystems found throughout the Gulf of Maine and north into Arctic regions.

Notes
Students will study many of these ecosystems on field trips and perform experiments in the laboratory using samples collected from the field.


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