ESCI 494 - Marine Conservation

Students will apply principles of marine conservation including the scientific basis of our understanding of marine systems, conservation through law and treaties, and strategies for conservation through community action. Students will engage with stakeholders through a partnership with a local or regional partner organization, agency or tribe. Student teams will carry out capstone projects serving the needs and goals of the partner organization, including a detailed report and any other products or deliverables in the scope of the project. Projects may range from practical (such as a monitoring plan for an ongoing restoration project, or analysis and collection of data) to exploratory (such as a proposal for new directions the partner agency could move in conservation efforts).

Prerequisites & Notes: College of the Environment major or MACS major; senior status (priority registration for College of the Environment majors).
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
WP Points: 2