Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation (BIOL3215)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Workshop 4 Hours/ Week
Fieldwork 56 Hours/ Semester
Incompatible
MARS3011 or MARS3002
Prerequisite
MARS2014 or MARS2001
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL2006 or BIOL2106 and BIOL2010
Recommended companion
BIOL3023
Assessment methods
Research Proposal, Report, Exam
Course enquiries
Professor Peter Mumby (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Professor Peter Mumby
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Prior to 2022, this course was titled: Marine Ecology and Conservation Ecology & conservation of marine and estuarine plants and animals. Emphasis on the dynamics & interactions of populations, assemblages & communities in marine environments, including an examination of theory, methods & approaches used to study these systems (including field activities). Appreciation of the threats that impact marine ecosystems and how this can affect people. Understanding the degree to which evolutionary adaptation can build resilience to the effects of climate change. Detailed exploration of cutting-edge conservation issues and practices including marine reserve design and the importance of blue carbon.