MARSCI 201CC
The Future of the Oceans: From Science to Policy
John Walker Virdin, Nicolas M. Cassar
Description from DukeHub
The ocean covers two-thirds of the planet, forming the backbone of healthy ecosystems and many growing economies worldwide. Despite this importance, we know far less about the oceans than terrestrial environments. This course provides an overview of why the oceans matter, including the many ways people use and depend on the oceans. We will discuss the major issues that threaten our oceans, and students will explore emerging solutions to these challenges of changing ocean use using market-based, scientific, and policy approaches. Course will include an optional weekend field trip to the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort.
Skills
- policy and lawtitle: "policy"
- fieldworkdescription: "field trip" and 1 more
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "field trip"
- No: Live work with people
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "policy"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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