An overview of the marine mammals found in the Salish Sea: their biology, habitats and conservation. Field trips throughout the San Juan Archipelago allow observation of common species, involving identification and recording of behavior in nature.

Registration restrictions: requires separate application to study and live for spring term at UW Friday Harbor Labs (FHL). Find out more at: fhl.uw.edu.

Major requirements: Biodiversity elective, Other marine biology elective, Lab elective

Minor requirements: Biology/FHL elective