Five weeks of oceanography, marine physiology, policy, maritime studies, conservation, and nautical science at Hopkins Marine Station, followed by five weeks at sea aboard a sailing research vessel in the Pacific Ocean. Students develop an independent research project plan while ashore, and carry out the research at sea. In collaboration with the Sea Education Association of Woods Hole, MA. Students need to have completed their freshman year before applying for this course.  Alternate Years, Offered 2016-17. Instructors: Barbara Block, Rob Dunbar