Planet Ocean

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Oceans make up the majority of our planet's area and living spaces and are fundamental to biodiversity, climate, food and commerce.This course covers integration of the oceanography, marine biology, policy and problem-solving for diverse ocean habitats such as the deep sea, coral reefs, open ocean, temperate coasts, and polar seas. Lectures include state of the art science of these areas, emerging technologies, policies for management and possible solutions to current problems. Discussion sections include how to read and interpret scientific papers, how to frame policy questions using science guidance, new technologies, and how to frame a pitch for a new solution to a current ocean problem.