COURT HOUSE – Cape May Tech students, in the Natural Science Technology Program of Study, carefully worked to catch ducks in their program’s trap on campus. The goal was to catch and band the ducks with New Jersey Fish and Wildlife professionals, Lisa Clark and Stephanie Catino. Students made the catch and the Fish and Wildlife biologists were close by to help students band and release the black ducks. Ms. Hanna Toft, Natural Science Technology instructor, said, “In addition to the experience, this was also exciting because we have had this trap on campus every winter and haven’t had much luck with it the past three years.”
The waterfowl banding program provides valuable information to the biologists about duck populations, survival, migration routes, and nest-site fidelity. The Natural Sciences Technology Program of Study is a three- year course of study. Students learn a wide variety of topics, through lab and field work, in the areas of general ecology, marine biology, oceanography, commercial and sport-fisheries, upland ecology, aquaculture studies and much more. Activities include marine and ecological studies, aquaculture projects, water analysis, boater’s safety, wildlife and fisheries projects and involvement in the National FFA Organization. For additional information on the Natural Science Technology Program of Study or Cape May County Technical High School, visit www.capemaytech.com.
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