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Tropical Marine Ecosystems - BIOL245
In this unit students are introduced to Tropical Marine Ecosystems in situ in the South Pacific. This is an intensive three week vacation program based at the University of the South Pacific's Institute of Marine Resources. The unit places a strong emphasis on a cross disciplinary approach to studying South Pacific marine ecosystems. Tropical marine environments are studied using a four module schema. The oceanography and geological history of the South Pacific islands are the focus of the first module. The second module examines the biodiversity of tropical marine fauna and flora in the South Pacific. In the third module, tropical marine ecosystems on a large scale are studied. Finally, the fourth module looks at the harvesting and conservation of coral reef environments with a particular focus on how cultural issues interplay with the science of sustainability. Dates for this unit may be obtained from the department.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | 2013 - Next offered in 2013 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor David Raftos |
| Prerequisites: |
BIOL114(P) and (GEOS126(P) or GEOS116(P)) and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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