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About the Course

Focusing on the Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of the world, this course will introduce the concept and practice of ecosystem-based management. LMEs occupy areas of coastal ocean at least 200 000 km² or greater in size. These coastal waters produce 12.6 trillion USD in ecosystem goods and services annually and are vitally important for billions of people around the globe. Because LMEs are bounded by ocean features and are globally linked, management of human activities needs to occur in an integrated fashion across political boundaries and economic sectors (e.g. fishing, shipping, energy, tourism, and mining). This represents a new type of management, approached by shifting from single-sector based to multi-sector assessment and management, within the spatial domain of the world's 66 Large Marine Ecosystems. There is global high-level support for this new approach and in this course, we will introduce the concepts and tools for assessing and managing LMEs. Together, leaders and experts in a global movement to recover and sustain the goods and services of LMEs will introduce you to the mechanisms used for assessment (Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis), planning and implementation (Strategic Action Programme). Based on recent activities in implementation and practice of the LME approach projects around the globe, we will showcase examples of effective management at this scale, and highlight the challenges and issues. By the end of the online course, we hope you will be able to actively use this knowledge to advance sustainable development of the world’s oceans. The course was created with the support and input of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), UNESCO-IOC and IW:LEARN....

Top reviews

SM

Jun 20, 2020

Not only was this an incredibly informative course but it gives me hope about the future of our oceans. It's exciting to hear about all of the collaborative work going on within and between nations.

TC

Jan 16, 2019

This course deepened my understanding of large marine ecosystems, how they should be assessed and the best practices/strategies that should be implemented in order to successfully manage them.

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By Sarah M

Jun 21, 2020

Not only was this an incredibly informative course but it gives me hope about the future of our oceans. It's exciting to hear about all of the collaborative work going on within and between nations.

By Tanya C

Jan 17, 2019

This course deepened my understanding of large marine ecosystems, how they should be assessed and the best practices/strategies that should be implemented in order to successfully manage them.

By Adfernee L

Aug 25, 2020

Excellent course. All the people who participe in this project have an incredible experience and knowledge that allow the student to understand all the concepts and terms in each section.

By GA P R

May 22, 2023

It was very informative, comprehensive and opened my knowledge about the large marine ecosystem. Hopefully the results of this course can be applied in my research and academic work.

By Mohammed J s a j

Jul 5, 2023

Honestly, this course is great. It added a lot of knowledge and information to me, in addition to management, evaluation, and the challenges facing marine and ocean scientists.

By Natàlia M V

May 9, 2020

Wonderful course! The agenda is extremely interesting and very well organized. When you finish it, you feel a little more hope for the future of the planet. Thank you!

By Richard G

Feb 20, 2020

Good course, especially for the money. It won't make you an expert, but it's a good place to start. Course participants were pretty timely in reviewing submittals.

By Divyangana K

Apr 18, 2020

The course is great for beginners. The assignments are not too daunting, but rigorous enough

Some more addition in global perspectives section would be great.

By Laura M Á T

Jul 3, 2020

Excelente curso, organizado en todo el proceso, super enfocado, excelentes instructores muchas referencias, y buenísimo para mi carrera de biología marina

By Ajay S

Jun 29, 2020

Professor Moloney & Dr. Sherman made a truly eye-opening course. Short enough to fit into most schedules, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Highly recommend.

By Marie R M

Feb 2, 2021

a very good tool in helping developing countries like the Philippines create a sustainable law on Marine Protected Areas and its implementation

By Md M U R

Jul 4, 2020

This is an interactive course. Those are highly recommended to whom are related to the management of marine ecosystem.

By Ishel B

Aug 28, 2020

Extremely interesting, and useful in mapping a better future for the planet. Only problem is the peer review process.

By Dino P

Feb 10, 2021

Excellent course. Well structured and laid out. Learned alot and gained a new respect for those trying to run LME's

By JUAN B M

Feb 4, 2024

un curso verdaderamente importante para cualquier persona estusiasta de la conservacion de los ecosistemas marinos

By Dane L

Sep 26, 2018

Great course but the volume levels of the videos need to be adjusted. Difficult to hear even at maximum volume.

By Letícia M B

Sep 2, 2020

It really helped me to know the overview of LME and the main references, documents and literature about that.

By Paulina Z

May 22, 2020

Extremely useful course for people interested in sustainable management of the oceans. Hightly recommend it.

By Ekemini O

Feb 1, 2019

I have enjoyed every bit of this course. It's very interesting and engaging. I've learnt a lot. Thank you.

By Firas A

Nov 20, 2021

Thank you for everyone works to make this course which gives many information in marine environment

By Leticia M

Feb 6, 2020

Very interesting, great information. 100% recommend it for anyone interested in marine ecosystems.

By Raziel A

Jan 29, 2021

It helped me to learn new things and further the knowledge of my current work. Thank you so much!

By sibi s

Nov 30, 2020

Large marine ecosystem is a very informative and interesting coarse for all the ocean lovers..!

By Samroz M B

Nov 29, 2020

This course was very beneficial for me i learn many new knowledge about large marine ecosystmes

By narkie a a

Oct 18, 2018

A VERY INFORMATIVE COURSE. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE INTERESTED IN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT TO TAKE IT