OCB 2132C - Field Application of Marine Science: Restoration of Coral Reefs

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

OCB - Biological Oceanography

Description:

The students will learn why coral nursery propagation and restoration is needed and why staghorn (Acropora) coral is a good candidate for restoration. Students must master coral restoration methodologies including construction and deployment of propagation modules, transplanting of coral cuttings and transplanting of mature coral restoration units to damaged or barren reef areas. They must participate in all phases of the establishment of at least 100 new coral cuttings at the nursery and 18 corals at a restoration site. This course will have 2 lecture contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester) and 2 lab contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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