Course code: BIO-3506
Top-predatores
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2009
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3506
Top-predatores
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10
ects
The course is administrated by
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Type of course
The subject will not be given autumn 2008
The subject will not be given autumn 2008
Course contents
Seals, whales and seabirds are important components in marine ecosystems. Emphasis will be put on their diet and their role in the ecosystem, with examples from the Norwegian and Barents Seas (coast - pelagic - ice-edge) and comparisons with other ecosystems (e.g. the Antarctic). Anthropogenic effects (contaminants, fisheries, etc.) will also be covered. The course starts with a five-day field trip to Vesterålen where visits will be made to a seabird colony (Bleiksøya or Anda), a seal colony (Stø), and to a whale-watching area (east of Andøya where sperm and minke whales are common, also killer whales, finn whales and dolphins).
Seals, whales and seabirds are important components in marine ecosystems. Emphasis will be put on their diet and their role in the ecosystem, with examples from the Norwegian and Barents Seas (coast - pelagic - ice-edge) and comparisons with other ecosystems (e.g. the Antarctic). Anthropogenic effects (contaminants, fisheries, etc.) will also be covered. The course starts with a five-day field trip to Vesterålen where visits will be made to a seabird colony (Bleiksøya or Anda), a seal colony (Stø), and to a whale-watching area (east of Andøya where sperm and minke whales are common, also killer whales, finn whales and dolphins).
Objective of the course
To give an overview of the biology, ecology (especially their interaction with other marine organisms), harvest and management, social structure, demography and reproduction of marine mammals and seabirds (with emphasis on species in the Norwegian and Barents Seas). Requirement for participation: Bachelor degree in biology included BIO-2501 Aquatic biodiversity and BIO-2502 Marine biology, or a completed Bachelor of marine sciense (Bachelor of fishery).
To give an overview of the biology, ecology (especially their interaction with other marine organisms), harvest and management, social structure, demography and reproduction of marine mammals and seabirds (with emphasis on species in the Norwegian and Barents Seas). Requirement for participation: Bachelor degree in biology included BIO-2501 Aquatic biodiversity and BIO-2502 Marine biology, or a completed Bachelor of marine sciense (Bachelor of fishery).
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
The course will not be given autumn 2008.
The course will not be given autumn 2008.
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Oral exam
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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