Forage Fish (STARS)

Service Description

This project will observe forage fish egg patterns at a local beach on Fidalgo Island. Students will complete a monthly 2 hour forage fish egg survey as a group (or individually) for nine months.  Students will be able to determine the times of years and conditions that produce the greatest amount of eggs on the beach. Students will be able to determine how the eggs are progressing to hatching. Virtual launch, January 10, 2023 @ 6:30PM STaRS Program summary: STaRS (Student Training as Research Scientists) is a year-long marine science field research training program ending in a culminating project presentation of their research experience. Students choose one of the projects listed below and work independently and as a small group with a project leader throughout the year. ​​Qualifications to enroll: ​Can stay focused and attentive while observing in the field for 2-4 hours Able (or willing to learn!) to speak in public Available for ~30 hours of at home work and ~ 50 hours of field work for the year (4-8 hours per month)​ Commits to the in-person project presentation in January 2024 Ages allowed to enroll vary based on the project (see below) Must be able to access a Discord channel for group communication This project will look at marine debris on the beaches of the Salish Sea. Age: 11-17 years old Location: Fidalgo Island Group field work, land-based Project Leader: Trevor Derie Assistant(s): Amy Eberling and FBAR Volunteers ​

Cancellation Policy

In the event of any cancellation, regardless of when the cancellation is initiated, the credit card processing fee will not be refunded (3%). Cancellation Refunds vary by course: Spring, Fall, and Winter Programs: if cancelled 5 days prior to the course, the class fee will be refunded to you, less the credit card processing fee (3%). If cancelled any time after that, there will not be a refund for this course. Summer Programs: Cancellations 91+ days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & $150 deposit Cancellations between 61 and 90 days prior to session start date = Refundable less CC processing fees & 50% fee of full tuition Cancellations between 0 and 60 days prior to session start date = non-refundable Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and must be received in the above time frames. ____ The Pulse: There are no refunds available for our virtual continuing education program.

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