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

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 dolphin research at RIMS
Mobile Video/Acoustic System
used to study dolphin sounds and behavior

7. Dolphin Activities
Training sessions
Dolphin swims
Medical protocols
Participate in dolphin study

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

9. Master
Dolphin
Identification

10. Participate in Dolphin Research Project

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

12. Diversity & Ecology of Coral Reef Communities

13. Invertebrate
Diversity
Ecology

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 Oakridge Traditional dory ride along coast and through mangroves

20. Ecological Diversity Parallels
Tropical wet forests & Coral reefs

21. Terrestrial Species Diversity

22. Forest Floor Diversity

23. Free-Time Activities Horse back riding (Free)
Optional Carambola gardens Tour ($5)
Optional Zip-line Tour (~$35)
Free kayaking and paddle boarding
Museum Tour
(Free)
Punta Gorda - barbeque (Free)

24. Join us in Honduras
2016