Marine Science Syllabus. Ms. Nichols: Instructor Textbook: An Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life, James Sumich WCB/McGraw Hill 1999 Various supplemental texts, videos, articles will be utilized to enhance the course content. Field trips and laboratories will also be utilized to provide graphic examples of material presented. Course Overview: The oceans account for 2/3 of the Earth’s surface and are vital to the maintenance of life on Earth, as we know it. . On a smaller scale, we live on a small island in the midst of the Caribbean Sea and we depend on it for food, recreation and the maintenance of our economy. This course will provide and introduction to the flora and fauna of the marine environment. Course Outline. National Marine Sanctuary Education Fun Stuff. Marine Biology | Richard Smith. WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species.
Hawaiian Encyclopedia : Marine Life - Hawaii History|Reference Guide.