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College of the Florida Keys BS in Marine Resource Management
College of the Florida Keys

BS in Marine Resource Management

Key West, USA

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Sep 2024

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    About: The BS in Marine Resource Management focuses on sustainable practices and conservation techniques to protect marine ecosystems. This program provides students with hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge to address challenges in marine resource management. Students participate in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and research projects geared towards understanding and preserving marine biodiversity.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers, including marine conservationist, fisheries manager, environmental consultant, marine policy analyst, and aquatic systems researcher. This degree prepares students to contribute to sustainable practices in marine environments across government, non-profit, and private sectors.

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The Bachelor of Science in Marine Resource Management (B.S.-M.R.M.) degree is designed for graduates who have completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The B.S.-M.R.M. program includes coursework and field experience in marine resource management settings to enable students to integrate theory with practice. Graduates will acquire specialized skills in restoration and conservation biology/ecology, extensive practical skills in remote and in situ data collection techniques and technology, a basic-level competence in GIS software applications, and an understanding of best management practices and policies both biological and submerged cultural resources. Students will have exposure to marine resource management fieldwork and demonstrate their acquired skills during the required four-credit capstone internship experience. Completing this degree will provide an applied science-based education with professional experience for entry into a variety of careers within marine resource management.

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