This course utilizes field trips to the beach, salt marsh, and other habitats to study marine animals and plants in their natural communities. Topics include divisions of the marine environment, distribution of life in the ocean, and the interrelationships of marine organisms in various habitats. Upon completion, students should be able to scientifically identify various marine species and describe the role they fill in their biological communities.
Guide to Seashells of the World by 
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes : From Maine to Texas by 
Seashells of North Carolina by