Biology Field Courses

 

The Department of Biology offers a suite of local and international field courses designed to provide students with unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience in different field sites. We offer field courses based on demand; not all courses will be offered in each year. Please click here for Spring/Summer 2026 offerings in Bonne Bay. 

The Bonne Bay Marine Station is located on the west coast of the island in the quaint, coastal community of Norris Point. Surrounded by Gros Morne National Park, the Bonne Bay area exhibits a diversity of habitat, marine plants, fish and invertebrates that offers a unique outdoor classroom experience.

Bonne Bay Panoramic

 

 

The Department of Biology offers a selection of undergraduate courses at the Bonne Bay Marine Station during the Spring/Summer semester.

The suite of Biology courses offered at the Bonne Bay Marine Station include, but are not limited to:

  • Biology 3014 - Biology and Ecology of Boreal and Arctic Seaweeds

  • Biology 3709 – Marine Principles and Techniques

  • Biology 3712 – Benthic Biology

  • Biology 3714 – Estuarine Fish Ecology

  • Biology 4710/OCSC 4500 - Experimental Marine Ecology of Newfoundland Waters

  • Biology 4912 – Biology of Marine Mammals
  • Biology 4913- Special Topics in Marine Animal Diversity
  • Biology 4914 – Marine Animal Acoustics
  • Biology 4810/4820 – Marine/Terrestrial Research Field Course

Three (3) Biology field courses are on offer at the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station for the Spring 2026 semester: 

  • BIOL 4913 - Special Topics in Marine Animal Diversity - Dr. Ian Jones - May 17 - 30, 2026
  • BIOL 3714 - Estuarine Fish Ecology - Dr. Craig Purchase -May 31 - June 13, 2026
  • BIOL 3709 - Field Course in Marine Principles & Techniques - Dr. Evan Edinger - June 14 - 27, 2026

For additional information regarding upcoming Bonne Bay field course offerings, please contact Biology's Academic Program Officer.