Sea Turtle Conservation Science and Management

Catalog description

Students first learn the biology of sea turtles (evolution, physiology, anatomy, behavior, life history and population dynamics), conservation status and ecological roles in coastal and marine ecosystems. Then the socio-ecological systems that link human connections to sea turtles, the ocean and governance. Emerging research and technology (marine spatial planning tools & satellite telemetry) will be integrated with national and international law and policy to learn about management of endangered and migratory species.