Marine Biology Field Course
Marine Biology at Swansea University emphasises practical teaching, and two intensive practical modules run in the first semester of Year 2. The Marine Biology Field Course (BIO260) uses shore-based techniques to sample marine habitats; it is the sister module to Boat-Based Marine Biology (BIO245), which teaches students how to sample from a research vessel (the RV Mary Anning). This residential field course is based in Dale Fort, high on cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with superb views over the sea. Most of the shores studied can be accessed on foot from this fantastic location.