Marine Ecology

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This course is an exploration of marine ecology principles. Students will engage in field-based research projects to investigate ecological processes in marine environments. Emphasis will be placed on the structure and function of temperate rocky intertidal systems, the drivers of ecological change, statistical analysis of ecological data, and the influence of human activities on marine benthic systems. Key topics include recruitment ecology, physiological stress, competition, disturbance, trophic ecology, facilitation, and positive interactions.