Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
class will include a detailed description of the grass flower, inflorescence type, habitat and ecological associations, Tribal affinities, distribution, and habit differences. The class will be taught in four parts: 1) power point presentation and classroom instruction, 2) examination of important features with hand lens and dissecting scope, 3) team keying of grass specimens, and…
Freshwater Algae Identification Workshop
lgae from diverse aquatic habitats. Students and professionals can gain proficiency in (or sharpen up on) using taxonomic keys, examining ecological factors influencing algal biodiversity, and collect high-resolution algal images and voucher specimens.We will sample a diverse range of lake, pond, and river habitats. We provide a full array of sampling gear, microscopy facilities, and…
Research Diving Methods – Summer Course
RESEARCH DIVING METHODS (June 26 - July 14)Instructor: Kyla Smith (BIOS) The Research Diving Methods (RDM) course aims to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of scientific diving, both theoretical and practical. Research methods and practices are taught in class and then subsequently rehearsed on SCUBA during open-water sessions in the field. Underwater research techniques include:…
Tropical Marine Ecology – Summer Course
TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY (June 26 - July 14)Instructor: Dr. Samantha de Putron (BIOS)The Tropical Marine Ecology (TME) course covers the ecology, physiology, and behavior of a wide variety of marine organisms in a series of tropical habitats. The course begins with an introduction to the tropical marine environment and life in the open ocean and…
Coral Reef Ecology: Functional Ecology of Coral Reefs – Summer Course
<div>CORAL REEF ECOLOGY: FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY OF CORAL REEFS (July 17 - August 4)Instructor: Dr. Eric Hochberg (BIOS) The overall aim of this Coral Reef Ecology (CRE) course is to study how environment impacts reef benthic communities and the fundamental processes of reef metabolism. Production of organic and inorganic carbon underpins growth and maintenance of the…
2023 OBFS Annual Meeting
La Selva , CRMeeting
OBFS 58th annual meeting Sept 12-16
La Selva , CRCome find us at La Selva as we hold our annual meeting and conduct the business of OBFS. Current schedule here:
Deadline to sign up for the Virtual Field Research Coordination Network
We still have room available to join this year’s Virtual Field RCN cohort. Faculty participants in this RCN will implement the Virtual Field (TVF) products (EE-videos, 360-degree videos, and Live from the Field events) in their undergraduate classrooms and FSML participants will learn how to create content for TVF! What’s included? Faculty participants will receive…
