Microplastics

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Elective Geography

Oceanography

Investigative study
Select at least ONE issue relating to the use of oceans, for example whaling, fishing, waste disposal, nuclear testing, rights of Indigenous Peoples, oil and mineral exploitation, shipping, tourism.
Students:

• investigate the nature and spatial distribution of the issue:

– description of the issue GS
– examination of the spatial distribution of the issue M ST
– explanation of contributing causes to the issue

• investigate geographical processes related to the issue:

– identification of relevant geographical processes F VR
– explanation of the importance of the identified processes to the ocean

• investigate the role of individuals, groups and governments involved in the issue:

– examination of different perspectives on the issue
– description of contemporary management practices and conflict-resolution processes relevant to the issue VR
– evaluation of contemporary management practices in terms of ecological sustainability