The coast of the United Kingdom has a remarkable history that intertwines its unique cultural and biological characteristics. This course explores coastal and nearshore maritime environments during a 3-week journey around the UK. Students will learn how the coasts were formed and adapted to by a fascinating variety of plants, animals, and human cultures. Some of these organisms and peoples are still around today while others are long gone, leaving behind only their fossilized remains or archaeological evidence. This experiential learning course will begin in London's Natural History Museum, move to the Jurassic Coast and English Channel, the southwest coast of Wales, on to northeast England and the North Sea, then finish back in London. In addition to meeting with local scientists, fishermen, and conservation specialists along the way, students will also engage with their faculty guides and fellow students from the US, Wales and England for maximum cultural immersion.
