Marine Resource Management: Social, Ecological, and Cultural Dimensions

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

Coastal communities throughout the world are highly reliant on ocean ecosystems, and threats to ocean resources places at risk the livelihoods, cultures, and economies of coastal people. In this course, students will develop and understanding of the key threats to ocean resources such as land-based pollution, overfishing, and climate change adaption and will critically examine innovative solutions to these threats. Students will gain a deep understanding of cultural resource management approaches and their application in modern policy contexts, providing a transferable skill set for emerging ocean leaders and professionals.

Credit: 3