MCOP 511 - Coastal and Ocean Law

Credits: 3

The course explores legal issues arising from the use and protection of the lands, waters, and natural resources of the coastline, coastal watersheds, and the near shore marine environment. Topics studied include laws and policies defining public and private property rights in the shoreline and submerged lands, coastal wetlands protection, coastal erosion, public shoreline access, coastal zone management act, clean water act, disaster preparedness and climate change, and other coastal resources and uses.

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