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Marine Studies (OP)
Marine Studies is an OP subject. Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of our marine environment, an awareness of the value of our seas, coastal zone and of the necessity of wise management of our marine environment, and an ability to communicate positive values and attitudes regarding our marine environment with an appreciation of the diversity of our marine environment
Completion of the Broadwater Studies Science and/or Marine Studies elective in years 9 or 10 will contribute to the understanding of Marine Studies, although is not prerequisite.
Students study the following topics embedded in various contexts:
• Boating
• CPR
• Non-living aspects of the sea
• Oceans
• Sea water quality
• Pollution
• Fish anatomy
• Marine Biotics
• Commercial aspects of the sea
• Aquaculture
• Commercial Management
• Navigation
• Conservation & Management
• Marine Operator’s Certificate
• Practical Boating.
Students also have the opportunity to gain their Recreational Marine Drivers Licence.
Although Marine Studies is not a prerequisite for any university or TAFE studies course, it may be beneficial for future studies in subjects such as Marine Biology and Environmental Studies.
Completion of this course would also be advantageous in preparing students for vocational certificate courses within the marine industry.
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