BIO 332 - Intro to Mariculture

A course that introduces students to topics in marine aquaculture, primarily mariculture in Maine. Topics include the history of mariculture in the state, water quality parameters, culture systems, life histories and ecology, public vs. private mariculture, feeding and nutrition, diseases within culture systems, and mariculture economics. UMM’s mariculture facility is used to culture algae, shellfish, and finfish. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours.

Prerequisites: BIO 117, BIO 118, BIO 119 and BIO 206, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Variable

Credits: 4