This course will examine the challenges associated with managing and conserving protected, threatened and endangered marine species using the sea turtles, marine mammals and seabirds of the main Hawaiian islands as case studies. We will study the following conflicts: sea turtle and seabird by-catch in pelagic longline fisheries; monk seal haul-outs and coastal development; spinner dolphins and eco-tourism operations; and the threat to humpback whales posed by new inter-island ferries. The course will include a one-week field trip to Oahu, where we will examine these issues first-hand with the assistance of scientists and managers working for NOAA, NOS and the state of Hawaii.

(lecture and trip to Hawaii in Block A - Jan. 13 - Feb. 9, 2010)
ENVIRON 324(graduate registration only), 3 units (3 semester hours)
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* Beaufort Signature Course; additional travel costs apply