MAFS 324: Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
Credits:
3
Biodiversity; definition, components, importance, and threats. Migratory species: cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays). Turtle Population Ecology and conservation (Navigation, natal beach homing). Conservation strategies; Waterbird ecology and conservation. Marine Mammal ecology and conservation; Physiological and diving adaptations. Interactions between climate stressors. Biodiversity Indices. Biodiversity related Conventions to Aquatic Animals.