Presented by the School of Veterinary Medicine University of Pennsylvania, and the College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University

In addition to the usual classroom supplies, such as notebooks, students in AQUAVET® must provide their own basic dissecting and postmortem instruments and regular laboratory coats. Those who are selected as AQUAVET® Summer Research Fellows should discuss in advance the availability of any specialized equipment that will be needed. Students who wish to save specimens encountered during the course must bring their own containers. Clothing should be comfortable and serviceable, capable of meeting the demands of diverse weather conditions and the varied terrain encountered on field trips. Soft-soled shoes are a must. Late May and even early June in Woods Hole can be quite cold and frequently wet, necessitating practical rain wear such as foul-weather gear and waterproof boots (essential for some field trips, as well), plus warm sweaters, jackets, et cetera. Days can also be hot, particularly toward the middle of June, and the sun can be punishing, so dark glasses and head coverings may be desirable.