This course will help students begin to better understand the aquatic cycles, structures, and processes that generate and sustain life in the sea. Through the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, and problem solving, students will conduct various scientific procedures that will lead to an increased level of knowledge about marine science. They will also have the opportunity to use technology and laboratory instruments in an academic setting. By recognizing the inherent ethics and safety procedures necessary in advanced experiments, students will become progressively more confident in their abilities as a capable marine scientist.