Marine Wildlife Ecology of the Bay Islands, Honduras Marine Wildlife Ecology ~ Bay Islands, Honduras

Roatan Bay Islands

Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences

Facilities

Bailey’s Key ~ RIMS dolphin facility lagoon enclosures Online & Field Lectures ~  Evolution of Cetaceans  Dolphin anatomy & physiology  Dolphin senses  Dolphin cognition  Dolphin communication  Social dynamics  Conservation Tursiops truncatus

Learn About ~ collaborative research between Dr Dudzinski & RIMS Mobile Video/Acoustic System used to study dolphin sounds & behavior

Dolphin Activities ~ Training session Dolphin swim Introduction to behavioral research Participate in dolphin study

RIMS dolphin Programs & Conservation of Sandy Bay Marine Reserve

Identification Characteristics Dolphin

Participate in Dolphin Research Project

Explore reef community ~ Snorkel ~ Dive (if certified) ~ Fish Ecology

Diversity & Ecology of Coral Reef Communities

Invertebrate Ecology Diversity

Night Snorkeling

Sea Turtle Lecture ~ Nesting ~ hatchlings ~ Conservation

Lecture on Coral Reef Threats ~ Roatan’s Changing Reef … ~ Natural disturbance ~ Anthropogenic disturbance

Bay Islands ~ Cultural History Lecture

Visit West End for shopping trip

Excursion to East End: Oakridge, Port Royal Boat excursion to remote Lime Key located off the island of Roatan

Lime Key and National Forest Reserve Lime Key - Snorkel site features high species richness of sponges. Sponges – field observations of dye uptake and water circulation through sponges. Cultural tour, walking/boat, of remote historical pirate ruins. Plus, time to enjoy the tropical beauty of this remote key.

Ecological Diversity Parallels ~ Tropical wet forests & Coral reefs

Forest Species Diversity

Forest Floor Diversity

Punta Gorda - barbeque (Free) Free-Time Activities Optional Carambola gardens Tour ($5) Horse back riding (Free) Free kayaking & swimming pool Optional Zip-line Tour (~$35) Museum Tour (Free)

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