SEA 3710 - Marine Environmental History

(CA) (LA)

Fall, spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Corequisites required. Refer to SEA Semester program descriptions at www.sea.edu.

Staff.

Starting from the physical geography, we look at the distribution of resources and the impacts of human migration and settlement on island ecosystems, including the introduction of non-native species and the exploitation of marine resources. This course is designed to explore the interaction of ecological factors in ocean, coastal and island environments; the impact of human actions on those environments; and the need for local, regional and international responses and strategies to mitigate and manage that impact.

Outcome 1: In Woods Hole, students are guided to source materials for research on both the natural environment and human actions upon it; on the cruise we interact with local people, including government officials to discuss management strategies and points of view. Our conclusions are shared through an on-line regional atlas.