Marine Mammal Rehabilitation & Research Lab
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/24/2022
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Lab Dates 2022
Spring Break:
Mon. April 11- Fri. April 15
Summer Break:
Mon. June 13 - Fri. June 17
Mon. June 20 - Fri. June 24
Lab Details
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Ages 15-17
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Cost per person $500
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One week class 8 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday
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Maximum # of participants per week: 8
Class Schedule (Subject To Change)
Day 1:
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Orientation to Pacific Marine Mammal Center
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Facility tour
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Introduction to research at PMMC
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Scientist talk on marine mammal conservation work in the field
Day 2:
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Food inspection & preparation training for patient meals
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Animal rehabilitation shadowing
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Marine mammal rescue training
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Discussion on assessing populations
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Class marine mammal conservation project work
Day 3:
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Marine mammal physiology seminar
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Veterinary patient rounds
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Marine mammal medicine seminar
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Research observations on current patients
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Scientist talk on marine mammal conservation work in the field
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Class marine mammal conservation project work
Day 4:
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Animal care area cleaning and food preparation
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Scientist talk on marine mammal conservation work in the field
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Field and lab research techniques workshop
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Class marine mammal conservation project work
Day 5:
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Marine mammal field observations: survey of past patients in the wild via zodiac boat
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Class presentation of marine mammal conservation project
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