Spring Semester
(January 9 - May 3, 2008)
Study
marine conservation biology in Hawaii
Marine Conservation Biology - co-existing with threatened and endangered
species in paradise
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.
Instructors:
photo credit: HIHWWNMS. NOAA Fisheries Permit #782-1438