July 31, 2006

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) biology students were among students from across the nation studying marine science this summer in an exclusive program at Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

At the University/College Summer School Program, the students spent time observing marine life by snorkeling and boating and collected specimens by nets, trawling and hook and line off the shores of Dauphin Island. The beautiful natural resources of Dauphin Island are incorporated into the summer courses as classes are taken outside for outdoor hands-on experience.

In addition to taking intense, specialized courses in marine science, students also were challenged with research papers, lab reports and written exams.

UAB students participating in the program were Jessica Etling of Pleasant Grove, Myra Vickery of Double Springs, Emily Ellis and Camillia Perry of Birmingham and Amy Salamone of Vonore, Tenn.

Nick Johnson and Tyson DeAngelis of Birmingham also took courses at the sea lab and were awarded $1,000 scholarships each from the Birmingham Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association for the Sea Lab studies.