Introduction to Marine Science I

Oceanography is an interdisciplinary science, which explores the physical, chemical and biological processes on earth and the interaction of those processes. The oceans influence global climate and provide important resources and services for humans. In turn, humans are having a tremendous impact on the oceans through disruption of coastlines, pollution, overuse of marine resources, global warming and other anthropogenic effects.The Cayman Islands provides the unique opportunity to understand the function and structure of oceanic habitats and to investigate human influences on ocean resources. Information from the text will be supplemented by case studies and first hand investigation into marine science issues.