Biological Oceanography

Required for Earth Systems students in the oceans track. Interdisciplinary look at how oceanic environments control the form and function of marine life. Topics include distributions of planktonic production and abundance, nutrient cycling, the role of ocean biology in the climate system, expected effects of climate changes on ocean biology. Local weekend field trips. Designed to be taken concurrently with Marine Chemistry (ESS/EARTHSYS 152/252). **Time slot on Fridays is for mandatory group activities jointly between the ESS 151/251 and ESS 152/252 courses. Even if students are registered for either ESS 152/252 or ESS 152/252, all students from both courses need to be present full-time on Friday.