This course is taught at the Semester in Environmental Sciences (SES) Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. 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.
Requires admission to the Semester in Environmental Science at Woods Hole Marine Biology Lab