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Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TBA		 On-line course 3.6 $500 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3.6
Min. Tuition*
$500 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an introductory overview of marine aquaculture with a specific focus on the principles of sustainability in the production and distribution of marine-sourced foods. Students will explore the culturing and rearing of marine invertebrates and plants. Building on a general overview of marine aquaculture, the course will cover the physical and chemical properties of the aquatic environment; site selection; aquatic engineering; bivalve culture; crustacean culture; seaweed culture; health and pathology; growth and nutrition; genetics and reproduction; legal, economic, social and environmental considerations. These topics will be covered with both a local and global perspective. The course is designed to familiarize students with the multi-disciplinary nature of sustainable marine aquaculture as a field. We will conclude with a brief overview of the legal, economic, and social considerations and we will look at some of the controversies surrounding marine aquaculture and environmental sustainability.

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Course Details

Session

Cont. Education Session 1

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

4 / 40

Status

Open

Instructor

Jennifer Bender

Tuition*

$500 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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