EV5210:03
Management of Marine Protected Areas
Townsville
Inadmissable Subject Combination: TG5210
February intensive block mode.
Potential students should register their name with the School Secretary before formally enrolling in the subject.
Characteristics of marine environments and their use relevant to management. Categories of marine protected areas. Development of zoning and management plans including cross-cultural and community involvement in decision making. Integrated management processes. Implementation and review of management.
Concepts of ecologically sustainable development and biodiversity. The subject will make extensive use of case studies from Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Assessment by verbal presentations, a take-home examination and written assignments.