Instructor:
Karina Scavo, kscavo@bu.edu
Description:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of coral species across diverse habitats within the tropical seascape in Belize, including mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. Through a combination of field excursions, lectures, and a small group research project, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the natural history of coral species and the ecological processes, interactions, and adaptations that shape these unique coral assemblages.