Coastal Restoration Ecology

4 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Restoration ecology and ecological restoration. Major ecological theories that guide restoration ecology as well as the unique considerations and techniques needed to restore the world's dominant coastal ecosystems (e.g., saltmarshes, seagrass beds, coral reefs, etc.). Graduate students will complete a restoration case study, and will be responsible for identifying new restoration literature topic to present to the class. Graduate section offered in conjunction with undergraduate course MARSCI 301LA. Students will participate in lectures, discussions, and local field trips around the Marine Lab. Taught at the Duke Marine Lab.