Florida Marine and Coastal Law and Policy

3 Credits

Introduces students in the engineering, science, and policy disciplines to the complex legal and regulatory framework that governs Florida’s coast and nearshore waters. Among the areas that will be addressed are the law and policy of estuarine and nearshore water quality, submerged lands management, coastal and marine habitat restoration, protected species, and coastal resiliency. The role of climate change and climate science in the policy process will be featured.