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Geoscience and Natural Resources Management

Marine and Coastal Geology for Resource Oversight

5 units

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About this program

Coastal and marine ecosystems offer vital resources and services; however, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, overuse, and human activities. This training course on Marine and Coastal Geology for Resource Management provides participants with an understanding of the geological processes influencing coastal and oceanic environments and their significance for sustainable resource stewardship.
Participants will engage in practical learning that covers sediment transport, shoreline dynamics, marine resource utilization, and environmental challenges. The program combines geological knowledge with policy and management approaches, equipping attendees to develop sustainable solutions for marine and coastal settings.
Upon completing the course, participants will gain actionable knowledge on balancing resource exploitation with the preservation of delicate marine ecosystems.

Course benefits

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of coastal and marine geological processes.
  • Discover how geology underpins effective resource management.
  • Identify risks including erosion, rising sea levels, and pollution.
  • Acquire knowledge about marine resources and their sustainable use.
  • Enhance skills for implementing integrated coastal management.

Key outcomes

  • Describe fundamental concepts of marine and coastal geology.
  • Examine sediment movement and shoreline behavior.
  • Evaluate environmental stresses affecting coastal areas.
  • Assess marine resource availability and sustainable exploitation practices.
  • Investigate risk management approaches for coastal hazards.
  • Incorporate geological insights into marine and coastal policy development.
  • Formulate strategies for resilient management of coastal resources.

Who should attend

  • Professionals managing marine and coastal resources.
  • Environmental scientists and geologists.
  • Policy makers involved in marine and coastal governance.
  • NGO staff and development practitioners working in coastal zones.

Course outline

1

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Marine and Coastal Geology

  • Geological mechanisms within coastal and marine environments.
  • Significance of coastal areas for ecosystems and human populations.
  • Worldwide issues affecting marine ecosystems.
  • Anthropogenic impacts on coastal zones.
2

Unit 2: Shoreline Processes and Sediment Transport

  • Interactions among waves, tides, and currents.
  • Mechanisms of sediment movement and accumulation.
  • Processes of erosion and sediment build-up.
  • Geomorphological features of coastlines.
3

Unit 3: Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources

  • Marine-based mineral and energy resources.
  • Biological assets including fisheries.
  • Development of offshore resource extraction.
  • Fundamentals of sustainable resource management.
4

Unit 4: Environmental Risks and Coastal Hazards

  • Processes and impacts of coastal erosion and flooding.
  • Consequences of rising sea levels and storm events.
  • Effects of pollution and habitat loss.
  • Methods for assessing risks and implementing mitigation.
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Unit 5: Comprehensive Management of Coastal and Marine Resources

  • Frameworks for managing coastal zones.
  • Integrating geological knowledge into marine policy development.
  • Involving stakeholders in coastal resource planning.
  • Enhancing resilience to support sustainable outcomes.