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Students will learn about a variety of aspects of elasmobranch (shark and ray) science\u2014including the animals’ unique characteristics and diversity, how they behave and interact with their aquatic environment and other species, and how scientists study these aspects of their biology and ecology.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″]

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