Tropical Marine Conservation (MARS7020)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
35L 37P F
Incompatible
BIOL3219 Coral Reef Ecology
Prerequisite
at least two units of biology
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL2204 Zoology, BIOL2014 Marine Science, BIOL3211 Marine Invertebrate Diversity
Assessment methods
Exam (50%) at end of 2 weeks, Field/laboratory report due post trip (50%).
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
A field intensive study of conservation of tropical marine ecosystems that includes one week at Heron Island Research Station studying coral reefs and associated oceanic and terrestrial fauna and one week at Moreton Bay Research Station studying seagrasses, mangroves, indigenous issues and coastal zone management.