Marine Resource Use and Conservation- at Marine Biological Laboratory

Undergraduate / Graduate

Students will learn about coastal and marine resource use and examine threats to ecosystem biodiversity and conservation exploring examples in the Cape Cod region and discussing global case studies. The course will review various methods and uses of aquaculture and mariculture for promoting the blue economy, their potential consequences, but also potential to mitigate climate change and nutrient pollution. We will also review the role of restoration in promoting ecosystem recovery and conservation. Field trips will include visits to local shellfish and finfish hatcheries, ongoing restoration projects, and conservation organizations. The course is organized into focused two- to four-day modules that include lectures, discussions of papers, field trips, and field and lab activities.