MAR 350 Marine Restoration Ecology

Credit, two hours.
This course, designed for advanced Marine Science and Biology majors, provides an overview of the scientific and technical principles of marine habitat restoration. We will discuss the role of key ecological concepts in restoration, and the role of restoration in science and society. Students will identify structural and functional components of marine habitats and learn how to design restoration projects and monitoring plans that captthese key components of structure and function. Students will learn to recognize when adaptive management may be needed, and how to formulate strategies to correct or maintain the desired trajectory of restored habitats. Students will also be introduced to the interdisciplinary nature of restoration science, including social, ethical, political, and economic aspects. Lectures will be supplemented with primary literature reading assignments. Field trips will allow students to see local restoration sites and learn monitoring techiques used in various habitats (e.g., salt marshes, oyster reef, seagrass bed). This course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

Cross-listed as: BIO 350. Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212 .