CORAL REEF ECOLOGY - BIOL 294 (*394)
DR. DOMINIQUE DIDIER - MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a travel course:
- Week 1 will be taught at Chincoteague Bay Field Station May 24, 2026 - May 29, 2026
- Week 2 & 3 at (RIMS) Roatan Institute of Marine Science at Anthony's Key Resort May 30, 2026 - June 13, 2026
- Enrollment in this course prevents enrollment in any Session 2 course due to overlapping schedules.
- Registration opens January 5, 2026.
- This course follows its own payment schedule shown below. Please note that fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors.
- This course is in the process of being updated from BIOL 294 to BIOL 394 (Let us know if you have any questions regarding this.)
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Course Description:
Coral reefs are unique assemblages of life and one of the most appealing ecosystems in marine science. The unique biology of corals allows high productivity and diversity in an area that should produce very little. The focus of this course is to introduce you to the unique aspects of coral reefs, and to give you a working knowledge of reef species and reef ecology.
The Field Station fee includes airfare, shared housing, scuba dives, meals, and other trip fees. The fee does not include University tuition.
General Description of Field Activities:
One week at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Two weeks in Roatan, Honduras. SCUBA certification required. Will dive 20-25 times over two weeks along a variety of coral formations.
Prerequisites:
Required Textbook or Supplies:
SCUBA certification
Textbook TBD
Number of Students:
10
2026 Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee:
The Field Station fee includes airfare, shared housing, scuba dives, meals, and other trip fees.
It does not include University tuition. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE.
Field Station fee: $7,000
Nonrefundable deposit: $1000 due pending confirmation of the class running
Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
Coral reefs are unique assemblages of life and one of the most appealing ecosystems in marine science. The unique biology of corals allows high productivity and diversity in an area that should produce very little. The focus of this course is to introduce you to the unique aspects of coral reefs, and to give you a working knowledge of reef species and reef ecology.
The Field Station fee includes airfare, shared housing, scuba dives, meals, and other trip fees. The fee does not include University tuition.
General Description of Field Activities:
One week at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Two weeks in Roatan, Honduras. SCUBA certification required. Will dive 20-25 times over two weeks along a variety of coral formations.
Prerequisites:
- Two semesters of college biology with labs
- Up to date passport
- Have (or will have) a valid scuba certification
Required Textbook or Supplies:
SCUBA certification
Textbook TBD
Number of Students:
10
2026 Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee:
The Field Station fee includes airfare, shared housing, scuba dives, meals, and other trip fees.
It does not include University tuition. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE.
Field Station fee: $7,000
Nonrefundable deposit: $1000 due pending confirmation of the class running
Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
