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This course covers the physical structure, the organisms, and the processes of the oceans, from intertidal to deep-sea habitats. To understand the environments faced by marine biological diversity, the course will survey the chemical and physical properties of oceans and their habitats. The structure, adaptations, and life styles of organisms found over the range of habitats in the sea will be surveyed. The course will examine major marine habitats. Marine ecology will be the focus to learn about the processes affecting marine communities, and the dynamics of communities. Special topics incorporated into the course will include current issues in marine environmental management and conservation |