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    Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd

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    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd
    • Sharks and Rays Pre-College at Eckerd

    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: June
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: College Experience, Marine Biology, Animals/Nature
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $1,500 - $2,999
    • Career Clusters: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:St. Petersburg, Florida
    • Last Updated:February 2025
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    Overview

    Students will delve into the science of sharks and rays. They will learn about current research on these fascinating animals, work in a lab with preserved specimens, and embark on field trips to see sharks and rays in their natural environment. Students will learn about elasmobranch science—including their unique characteristics and diversity, how they interact with their aquatic environment and other species, and how scientists study these aspects of their biology and ecology.

    Students should come prepared to:

    • Participate in lectures presented by biological research scientists
    • Handle preserved specimens while identifying their key characteristics in the lab
    • Get wet while collecting and examining local species from the beach shore and College vessels

    Students will reside on-campus, overnight in Eckerd College dorms with hired camp counselors (Eckerd students). All meals and snacks are provided. Must be able to pass a swim test (150 yards in a pool, untimed).

    Cost and Session Information

    Program Cost: $2200

    Program Dates: June 22-27, 2025

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