How to make a beach profile
Composition
Difference between north and south shore beaches

Plankton (Bioluminescence)
Invertebrates (including corals)
Vertebrates (especially those that live in coral reef environments)

Mangrove Swamps: adaptations to salt; vertical habitats, storm protection
Invasive species
Rain forest plants
Birds
Reptiles

Prior to trip, each class member will assume responsibility for learning about one aspect of the areas we are visiting. This can be a detailed look at a particular type of coral, or a general view of island botany. At the conclusion of the trip, everyone will write a paper and give an oral report about their paper.

Day trips to places on Vieques, with trips to El Yunque and Culebra (all weather dependent)

We will be doing our own cleaning and cooking, so everyone will need to share jobs (summer camp for grownups)

El Yunque: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/caribbean/

Vieques information: http://www.vieques-island.com/geninfo.shtml