This course covers the definition of pollution, types of marine pollution such as petroleum, sewage sludge, and plastic, as well as regulations and issues related to ocean dumping. The goal is to increase awareness of marine pollution and its impact on the environment. Students will learn about different pollutants, their sources, and potential solutions. The teaching method includes lectures and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in environmental science, marine biology, or sustainability.
Overview
Syllabus
Definition of Pollution
Environmental Bias A
Types of Marine Pollution
Petroleum
Oil Spills
Oil
Sewage sludge
Boston Harbor
DDT
PCBs
DDTs
Mercury
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Ocean Dumping Regulations
Plastic
Micro plastics
Pacific Garbage Patch
Plastic Pollution
Taught by
Sven Holbik
Reviews
4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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This course must be helpful for all to understand the importance of protecting our marine environment and understanding the issues by marine pollution . This pollution takes various forms, including oil spills, sewage, DDT, biological pollution, and plastics.Overall, marine pollution poses significant risks to marine ecosystems, human health, and global biodiversity. Efforts to address these issues include international agreements, stricter regulations, public awareness campaigns, and innovative cleanup technologies.
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This course is very helpful to gather the knowledge about marine pollution and combination of chemicals and trash, most of which comes from the land sources and is washed and blown in to the ocean.
