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RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program at University of Miami

Hammerschlag is the Founder and Director of the R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program (RJD). The mission of RJD is to foster STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) literacy and advance marine conservation by conducting cutting edge scientific research and involving graduate, undergraduate and high school students through hands-on field and virtual learning experiences. These activities will expose students and teachers from across the globe to the importance of the ocean and terrestrial environments in their daily lives.  They will be made aware of the threats facing our oceans and coasts and to the solutions for conservation.  Education opportunities will be made especially for those in land-locked communities as well as those from underserved populations. Additionally, RJD will provide strategies to empower the public to play their individual role in marine and coastal conservation.

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To learn more - check out: http://www.rjd.miami.edu

 

Objectives

The R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program objectives are to:

  1. Advance marine conservation through cutting edge science and education projects;
  2. Provide students with opportunities for career development in a variety of disciplines through practical hands-on field experience;
  3. Advance public understanding of ocean and coastal conservation issues through innovative outreach opportunities.

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Read our work in the Media

icon_pdf Miami Herald: Shark Savior, September 2006

icon_pdf Miami Herald Article, February 2007

 

For more information visit the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Website