Module #1 Introduction to Marine Ecology Overview of the importance of marine ecosystems and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems
Module #2 Marine Ecosystems Types of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, estuaries, and deep-sea vents
Module #3 Marine Biodiversity Importance of biodiversity in marine ecosystems and threats to marine species
Module #4 Oceanography and Marine Ecology Physical and chemical properties of the ocean and their impact on marine ecosystems
Module #5 Marine Food Webs Trophic dynamics and energy flow in marine ecosystems
Module #6 Marine Primary Production Phytoplankton and marine primary production, including photosynthesis and nutrient cycling
Module #7 Marine Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling Microbial processes and nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems
Module #8 Human Impacts on Marine Ecosystems Overview of human activities impacting marine ecosystems, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change
Module #9 Marine Pollution Types and effects of marine pollution, including plastic pollution, oil spills, and chemical pollutants
Module #10 Overfishing and Fisheries Management Impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems and approaches to sustainable fisheries management
Module #11 Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, including ocean acidification and sea-level rise
Module #12 Marine Conservation Biology Principles and approaches to conserving marine species and ecosystems
Module #13 Marine Protected Areas Types and effectiveness of marine protected areas in conserving marine biodiversity
Module #14 Sustainable Coastal Development Approaches to sustainable coastal development, including urban planning and coastal engineering
Module #15 Marine Policy and Governance International and national policies and laws governing marine resource use and conservation
Module #16 Marine Ecological Restoration Approaches and techniques for restoring degraded marine ecosystems
Module #17 Marine Invasive Species Impacts and management of marine invasive species
Module #18 Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation Ecology and conservation of marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, and seals
Module #19 Seagrass and Kelp Forest Ecosystems Ecology and conservation of seagrass and kelp forest ecosystems
Module #20 Coral Reef Ecology and Conservation Ecology and conservation of coral reef ecosystems
Module #21 Deep-Sea Ecosystems Ecology and conservation of deep-sea ecosystems, including hydrothermal vents and cold-water corals
Module #22 Marine Citizen Science Role of citizen science in marine conservation and research
Module #23 Marine Conservation Policy and Advocacy Approaches to advocacy and policy-making for marine conservation
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Marine Ecology and Conservation career
