ECOLOGY OF CONSERVATION FOR BLUE MANAGERS

Following BLUECO1, this module expands into biological oceanography, detailing ocean divisions and key biological groups. It transitions to marine biodiversity with a spotlight on plankton and their roles in conservation. The course concludes by exploring marine ecology, studying ecosystem processes and the impacts of global disturbances.


program: Blue Managers
code name: BLUECO2
Blue manager specialization: all 
Blue Manager credits: 6 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Students should

  • understand the physical templates, biological divisions, and main ecosystems of marine environments, including marine food webs.
  • acquire foundational knowledge about marine biodiversity, understanding its importance and challenges
  • apply morphological taxonomy to recognize and categorize marine species, using practical experiences such as visits to the aquarium of Monaco.
  • apply metrics to measure biodiversity effectively using numerical tools on R, enhancing their analytical skills.
  • explore and understand various patterns, processes, and systems within marine ecology, focusing on how these elements are interconnected.
  • propose scientific methods for marine reforestation, focusing on seaweeds and seagrass, to enhance conservation efforts.
  • learn the methodologies and strategies for coral reef restoration, understanding the scientific approaches used to revive and protect coral ecosystems.
  • critically analyze the impact of global disturbances such as climate change and ocean acidification on marine ecosystems, evaluating conservation challenges and strategies.
  • apply learned techniques in marine conservation across different ecosystems, demonstrating an ability to develop and implement effective conservation strategies.
  • integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, demonstrating this through practical assignments and projects that involve real-world conservation scenarios.

TOPICS

  • Biological Oceanography
    • Physical template
    • Biological divisions
    • Main ecosystems
    • Marine food webs
  • Marine Biodiversity
    • Introduction to Biodiversity
    • Morphological Taxonomy
    • Biodiversity metrics
  • Marine Ecology
    • Patterns, Processes & Systems
    • Reforestation for Conservation
    • Restoration of Coral Reefs
    • Human Disturbances
       

INSTRUCTORS

  • Juan Jose Alvarado (University of Costa Rica)
  • Steeve Comeau (Sorbonne Université, LOV)
  • Paola Furla (Université Côte d'Azur, IRCAN)
  • Luisa Mangialajo (Université Côte d'Azur, ECOSEAS)
  • Christophe Mocquet (Université Côte d'Azur)

ASSESSMENT

  • Metrics assignment
  • System workshop
  • Reforestation workshop
  • Final quiz



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