This course is an elective subject with 3 credits (4 ECTS) It is offered specifically to the Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) students and was developed by the Faculty of Science & Marine Environment, UMT. The students will be introduced to the concepts of marine resources and management of marine environments, interactions between the flora and fauna ecosystems which include fisheries resources, coral reefs communities and mangrove forests. Furthermore, the course will highlight marine resources policy and it’s implication towards the environment and society. At the end of this course, the students will be able to understand the concept of marine pollution, fisheries resources management, food security and safety, marine conservation, marine protected areas, coastal zone management and strategies for sustainable development. Online teaching, video lectures, group discussion and industrial talk in the classroom are included as the teaching methods.

The students are assessed via written report, videos/poster presentation and the final examination.