Coral Reef Ecology, Health, and Conservation. 3 credits

Catalog description

Students will learn about organisms that comprise and inhabit coral reefs and examine how environmental and anthropogenic stressors affect coral reef ecosystems and human society. Current and potential reef restoration solutions will be discussed. Students will engage in open dialogue on reef conservation-related topics including coral health and disease, fishing practices, and policy at the state, federal, and international levels. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy . Limited to three attempts.