Oceans and coasts

Undergraduate students in this unit taught by the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment study ocean circulation and mixing, ocean chemistry and productivity, sediment transport in the oceans, and hydrodynamic forces affecting coastlines. The significant challenges related to environmental management of oceans and coasts are examined, such as runoff, ocean acidification, eutrophication, coastal erosion, ocean warming and sea level rise. To develop their practical skills the students undertake a 2-day field trip to Warrnambool, involving a scientific cruise and beach surveys.

ocean coastline

Further relevant SDGs:

SDG 4 Quality Education SDG 15 Life on Land