School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Marine and Coastal Processes and Management
Over 70% of our world is ocean with a coastline almost equal in length to the distance from the earth to the moon. These environments include some of the richest sources of biodiversity on the Earth,
they provide us with food and medicine, are the backbone of many industries, and the medium for most international trade. With so much depending on our marine and coastal ecosystems it is important
Photo courtesy of Chris Rohner. A PhD student studying the Biological and Oceanographic Influences on Whale Shark Abundance and Feeding Ecology
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that we learn to understand the processes that govern these environments and take steps towards managing them effectively to ensure their long-term viability.