Salisbury University in Iceland

Biol 399International Field Studies

Iceland: Fish and Other Fauna

The Course

Biol-399: International Field Studies. Iceland: Fish and Fauna.

Mostly fish. Some time spent on birds and

invertebrates. No prerequisites. 3 credits. 2 weeks in Iceland. June 3-19, 2011.

The 2011 CourseFri 3 Travel to JFK airport, fly to Keflavik International Airport, Iceland. Sat 4 Arrive at Keflavik, bus to Reykjavik, secure vehicles/transportation, explore

Reykjavik.Sun 5 Move to Hólar, visit Þingvallavatn, Þingvellir, Hvalfjörður, Blönduós, as time

permits, arrive in Hólar in time for dinner. Reading assignment.Mon 6 Morning: Introduction to the Fish of Iceland, types of rivers and streams found in

Iceland. (Kristjánsson)Midday: Discussion of journal article. Icelandic language.Afternoon: Electrofishing around Hólar.

Tue 7 Tour of the facilities at Hólar University College, history of the University and the area. Visit Verið in Sauðárkrókur and the Icelandic Emigration Center in Hofsós. Reading assignment.

 Wed 8 Morning: The Geology of Iceland. (Dr. Þorsteinn Sæmundsson)Midday: Discussion of journal article. Icelandic language.Afternoon: Tour of Skagafjörður with emphasis on geological

formations.(Dr. Sæmundsson is a geologist and Director of the Natural Research

Centre of Northwestern Iceland.)Thr 9 Morning: Temperature Biology of Fishes. Part I. (Williams)

Midday: Discussion of journal article. Icelandic language.Afternoon: Laboratory Activity. Reading Assignment.

Etc…..

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Photo by Jason Boos

Eugene Williams

Jon Thiel Sabrina Kunciw Shaun Hutchins Brittni Rice Stacey Wiley

Jordan Krock Jason Boos Greg McNew Ben Groves

Langjökull

Upp upp upp á fjall (photo by Jason and Sabrina).

Photo by Jason Boos

Photo by Jason Boos

Photo by Jason Boos