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This module will introduce you to the diversity of marine organisms in a range of key marine ecosystems from plankton in the ocean’s surface waters to coral reefs and mangroves in shallow tropical seas, as well as fish and mammals in the deep ocean. The module will provide detailed knowledge on these marine habitats, followed by a more focused view on the biology of the organisms, their interactions with each other and with the environment.
There will also be a focus on approaches to public engagement with topics in marine biology. To support this we will visit some information centres in and around Edinburgh to explore different methods of engagement.

Upon completion of this module you will
LO1: be able to critically reflect on the diversity of marine habitats and the organisms found in these environments
LO2: be able to interpret the biology of named organisms in relation to their environment
LO3: compare and contrast marine ecosystems: the diversity of organisms, their life cycles and their adaptations to different environmental variables
LO4: be able to construct examples of marine food webs
LO5: be able to apply gained knowledge to produce information on a specific marine organism or their coastal/marine habitat in an audio-visual format, attractive to a broad audience.