Adv Marine Env Sci

This course examines in depth students the scientific causes and consequences of the current major marine environmental issues. Topics include: effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems, marine pollution, marine debris, oil spills, fisheries exploitation, fisheries by-catch, marine alien species and coral reef degradation. The course focuses on making students aware of the material causes and consequences of each issue as well as the role of science in devising sustainable solutions to each issue. Course must be taken concurrently with ENV 415L.