Understanding and Protecting Our Oceans in the Wake of Global Change

This is a Complex Problems course and is open to FRESHMEN only. You must also register for the accompanying lab ENVS1076 or BIOL1707. The ocean, which covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, is vital to human societies. Yet, we have better maps of Mars than our own sea floor. This course introduces students to what we know and don't know about marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. It then describes the effects of climate change on the ocean--including rising temperatures, acidification, and sea level rise--and the resulting impact on life within and outside of the ocean. We end discussing the importance of effective governance and explore innovative ways in which people are working to repair and protect the ocean.

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