Marine Resource Management: Culture & Sustainability

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Coastal communities throughout the world are highly reliant on ocean ecosystems. Threats to ocean resources place at risk the livelihoods, cultures, and economies of coastal people. In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of community-based and culturally-informed approaches to marine resource management, their application in modern policy contexts, and their strategies for achieving sustainability. Our focus on Hawai'i and the Pacific region will foster a unique understanding of ocean governance challenges, as students identify innovative solutions to address the key threats to ocean environments, and develop a transferable skill set for emerging ocean leaders and professionals.

Credit: 3