MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (OCMB-8160 (CRN:11984); CZMT-0940 (CRN: 11985)
Puerto Morelos, MEXICO
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the ecological and socioeconomic challenges of designing and
managing Marine Protected Areas (MPA) with emphasis on South Florida and Mesoamerican coral reefs. The course is an intensive,
hands-on program that features lectures by a number of scientists, MPA managers and practitioners, as well as field trips to
MPA sites. The course is taught in conjunction with the National University of México (UNAM) and Florida International
University (FIU). Participating students will have the chance to interact with faculty and graduate students from UNAM, FIU,
and other Latin American countries. The complete course lasts 8 days and is fully bilingual; translations for Spanish guest
lectures will be provided. More information can be found here.
Limited to 10 students
Lab fee: ~$1300
This is a field course
Summer 2008: June 21 - June 29, 2008
Instructor:
Dr. Jennifer Rehage
Assistant Professor
Email: "Jennifer Rehage" <rehage barney nova fred edu>