MAR 110, Shark Biology & Conservation, 3 Credits

Stony Brook Southampton
July 22 - August 1, 2025

Dive into the captivating world of sharks with our Shark Biology and Conservation course. This comprehensive program explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecology of these fascinating apex predators. You will gain insights into the critical role sharks play in marine ecosystems and the urgent conservation challenges they face, focusing on current scientific research and practical skills development.

This intensive course is specifically designed for motivated high school students wishing to earn college credit, but current undergraduates (both SBU and visiting), graduates, or professionals can also enroll. The short-term course will run for 2 weeks and meet for 4 – 5.5 hours each weekday at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Content will be delivered via lectures, in-class activities, including a boat trip, dissections and a behind the scenes tour of a local aquarium. 

Students must have completed high school biology and be at least 16 years old.

Section 01: Marissa DeBonis, MPS (class # 65509)

For questions about course content/schedule contact marissa.debonis@stonybrook.edu

This course fulfills SNW Stony Brook University educational diversity categories.

 

HOUSING INFORMATION: First, enroll in the course.  After you receive your Stony Brook ID # fill out the Summer Housing Application for your course:  

• • MAR 110 (July 22-August 1), Deadline is July 8
  • Any currently enrolled undergraduates should fill out Semester by Sea Housing Request Form.