*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. The unit covers several key areas, such as the basic oceanographic features of the region and how these influence the distribution and abundance of nutrients, the role of microorganisms in the nutrient cycle, phytoplankton and their role in the food web, zooplankton communities, fish and squid communities and the role of marine mammals and seabirds. The unit also deals with the unique adaptations required by Antarctic organisms to enable them to exist in a highly adverse environment. The growing importance of resource management for the Southern ocean and the past and present history of exploitation of marine resources is also covered.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: practical reports (40%), essay (20%), 2-hr exam in Nov (40%)
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Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.
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