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Coordinator: Prof. Craig Johnson
Semester 1; Thursday 11-1 & 2-6 (6 day excursion)
Tasmania’s island status, its geographical location, and diverse coastline provides a wide variety of marine ecosystems and there is no better place in Australia to learn about temperate marine ecosystems. Our marine resources are a source of a wide range of recreational activities and a major contributor to the State’s economy. Increasingly these interests come into conflict and this course will provide insight into the biological rationale behind the concept of marine parks and the biology of marine invasions. The course considers a wide range of marine habitats and provides a thorough introduction to marine processes, including topics such as productivity, how communities function, feeding ecology and predator prey interactions in plankton and fish.
A highlight of the course is the 6 day field excursion to Maria Island in the mid-semester break over Easter. As well as having a great time you get to do a high level research project, and interact with staff and postgraduates engaged in marine research. Diving projects are available for those with SCUBA qualifications.
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