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

2. Roatan Bay Islands

3. Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences

4. Facilities

5. 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

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

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

8. RIMS dolphin Programs & Conservation of Sandy Bay Marine Reserve

9. Identification Characteristics Dolphin

10. Participate in Dolphin Research Project

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

12. Diversity & Ecology of Coral Reef Communities

13. Invertebrate Ecology Diversity

14. Night Snorkeling

15. Sea Turtle Lecture ~ Nesting ~ hatchlings ~ Conservation

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

17. Bay Islands ~ Cultural History Lecture

18. Visit West End for shopping trip

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

20. 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.

21. Ecological Diversity Parallels ~ Tropical wet forests & Coral reefs

22. Forest Species Diversity

23. Forest Floor Diversity

24. 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)

25. Join us in Honduras 2014