IN PERSON: Dip below the waves to see how life thrives in some of the ocean’s most diverse places, from the sunlit shallows of coral reefs to the mysterious depths of the deep sea. We’ll uncover the unique adaptations that make survival possible in these environments and examine the essential roles these ecosystems play in supporting human life and global biodiversity. The course will highlight the many ways humans depend on healthy oceans and how our actions, from polluting to overfishing and contributing to climate change, are placing unprecedented pressure on marine environments. Using case studies and the latest conservation science, we’ll discuss the most pressing challenges facing ocean protection today and consider how innovative tools, such as machine learning, conservation genetics and satellite data, could shape the future of ocean conservation. | Lecture + Q&A, Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 24.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
