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Investigate the abundant ecosystems found
on three of Virginia's barrier islands: Chincoteague, Assateague and
Wallops islands. Through special access, and with the guidance of
biologists and naturalists, gain an understanding of these dynamic
natural environments that are designated a World Biosphere Reserve. On
research cruises, collect specimens and study the islands' complex
ecology firsthand. Set a gill net to catch and examine species of fish
and other marine life. Search for dolphins, identify shells, and scour
the dunes and marshlands for an amazing array of birdlife along this
stretch of the Atlantic Flyway. Lectures also cover the formation of the
islands, the role and impact of humans on the area, and the wild ponies
of Assateague.
Sample Schedule
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Day 1
3:00 - 4:30 pm Arrival
and Check-in
6:00 pm Dinner @ Maria's
7:30 pm Ecology Lecture
Day 2
6:30 am
Breakfast in the lobby
9:30 am Dolphin and Shark Lecture
12:00 pm Lunch @ Maria's
1:30 pm Research Cruise and Gil Net
6:00 pm Dinner @ Maria's
7:30 pm Retrieve Gil Net and Ice Cream
Day 3
6:30 am
Breakfast in Lobby
9:30 am Birding and Pony Hunt
12:00 pm Lunch @ Maria's
1:00 pm Oceanographic Research Cruise
6:00 pm Dinner @ Maria's
7:30 pm Roe Terry - Wild Ponies of Chincoteague
Day 4
6:30 am
Breakfast in Lobby
9:30 am Organism Lab @ the MSC
12:00 pm Lunch @ Maria's
1:30 pm Salt Marsh Ecology Field Trip
6:00 pm Dinner @ Maria's
7:30 pm Jan Nichols - Horseshoe Crabs
Day 5
6:30 am
Breakfast in Lobby
9:30 am Dune Ecology Field Trip
12:00 pm Lunch @ Maria's
*FREE AFTERNOON*
6:00 pm Dinner @ Maria's
7:30 pm Randy Birch - Life of a Local Waterman
Day 6
6:30 am
Breakfast in Lobby
9:00 am Maritime Forest/ Lighthouse walk
11:00 am Pick up Lunch and Check-Out in Lobby
*Sample Schedule Subject to
Change
