The course provides an introduction to the laws
regulating natural resources management and
environmental protection of coastal and marine
ecosystems. The course emphasizes conflicts
between public and private uses of the coastal
zone, state and federal conflicts, and natural
resource issues. Specific topics covered in the
course include coastal management, beach access
and public trust, fisheries law and the law of the
sea, protection of marine mammals, and ocean
renewable energy development.
regulating natural resources management and
environmental protection of coastal and marine
ecosystems. The course emphasizes conflicts
between public and private uses of the coastal
zone, state and federal conflicts, and natural
resource issues. Specific topics covered in the
course include coastal management, beach access
and public trust, fisheries law and the law of the
sea, protection of marine mammals, and ocean
renewable energy development.
- Teacher: Chris Wold