The University of Malta's Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, is once again offering a short course in Marine Biology titled Topics in Marine Biology, which will be held between 20 March and 22 May. This two ECTS credits course follows An Introduction to Marine Biology, which has been held annually since 2012 and turned out to be a large success.

Lectures will be held on Wednesdays between 6 and 8pm, while two practical sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. One of the practical sessions will be made offshore using a vessel and will involve collection of data and demonstrations on the use of remote sampling gear used in marine biological studies.

Topics in Marine Biology cover the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment, changing patterns of species in the Mediterranean, marine vegetation, human influence on the marine environment, fisheries biology, aquaculture and marine conservation biology. The course is open to candidates who have successfully completed the course An Introduction to Marine Biology or to those who hold a certificate in Intermediate Matriculation Level in biology or equivalent.

For further information phone James Fenech, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Malta on 2340 227; email: [email protected]