Module #1 Introduction to Marine Conservation Overview of the importance of marine conservation, key threats to marine ecosystems, and the objectives of the course
Module #2 Oceanography and Marine Ecosystems Introduction to oceanography, types of marine ecosystems, and the importance of marine biodiversity
Module #3 Threats to Marine Ecosystems Overview of human impacts on marine ecosystems, including overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction
Module #4 Marine Protected Areas Introduction to marine protected areas, their benefits, and challenges in establishing and managing them
Module #5 Marine Biodiversity and Ecology Introduction to marine biodiversity, ecological principles, and the importance of species interactions in marine ecosystems
Module #6 Fisheries Management and Conservation Overview of fisheries management, conservation strategies, and the importance of sustainable fishing practices
Module #7 Marine Pollution:Types and Impacts Introduction to different types of marine pollution, including plastic pollution, oil spills, and chemical pollutants
Module #8 Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Overview of the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, including ocean acidification and warming
Module #9 Habitat Destruction and Coastal Development Introduction to the impacts of coastal development, including habitat destruction, coastal erosion, and human settlement
Module #10 Marine Conservation Policy and Legislation Overview of international and national policies and laws related to marine conservation
Module #11 Marine Conservation Biology Introduction to the principles of conservation biology, including population dynamics and extinction risk
Module #12 Ecological Restoration in Marine Ecosystems Overview of ecological restoration principles and practices in marine ecosystems
Module #13 Community-Based Marine Conservation Introduction to community-based conservation approaches, including co-management and participatory conservation
Module #14 Marine Conservation Economics Overview of the economic principles of marine conservation, including valuation of ecosystem services
Module #15 Marine Conservation and Human Well-being Exploration of the links between marine conservation and human well-being, including food security and livelihoods
Module #16 Research Methods in Marine Conservation Introduction to research methods in marine conservation, including survey design and data analysis
Module #17 Conservation Planning and Management Overview of conservation planning and management principles, including goal-setting and objective-based management
Module #18 Marine Conservation in Practice Case studies of successful marine conservation projects and initiatives
Module #19 Challenges and Opportunities in Marine Conservation Discussion of current challenges and opportunities in marine conservation, including emerging issues and technologies
Module #20 Capstone Project:Developing a Marine Conservation Plan Guided project where students develop a marine conservation plan for a specific location or issue
Module #21 Marine Conservation and International Cooperation Overview of international cooperation in marine conservation, including agreements and frameworks
Module #22 Marine Conservation Communication and Education Introduction to effective communication and education strategies for marine conservation
Module #23 Marine Conservation and Policy Advocacy Overview of policy advocacy for marine conservation, including influencing policy and decision-making
Module #24 Marine Conservation and Community Engagement Introduction to community engagement and participation in marine conservation
Module #25 Marine Conservation and Indigenous Peoples Overview of the importance of working with indigenous peoples in marine conservation
Module #26 Marine Conservation and Gender Exploration of the role of gender in marine conservation, including gender equity and equality
Module #27 Marine Conservation and Human Rights Overview of the links between marine conservation and human rights, including the right to a healthy environment
Module #28 Marine Conservation and Technology Introduction to emerging technologies in marine conservation, including monitoring and surveillance tools
Module #29 Marine Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods Exploration of the links between marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods, including sustainable fishing and tourism
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Fundamentals of Marine Conservation career
