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Online Masters Course in Coastal Zone Management

The Centre for Coastal and Marine Research, University of Ulster, UK are offering an online Masters course in Coastal Zone Management. The objectives of the course are to investigate the physical, biological and cultural aspects of coasts as the foundation on which rational environmental management should be based. On this basis, it assesses current practice in coastal zone management in Europe and beyond and seeks, through case studies, to impart an understanding of current problems and potential solutions.

MedOpen

This training course aims to assist Mediterranean countries in building capacities for coastal management. It has been globally agreed that the Integrated Coastal Area Management is an optimal approach to a successful coastal management. Such an approach will be used in this training course.

Coastal Management for Practitioners on-line learning tool
NOS's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) and Coastal Services Center (CRC), in conjunction with coastal managers, have been working on a web-based learning and reference tool called "Coastal Management for Practitioners." The first module, "Coastal Management Framework," has just been brought online.