Aquatic Resources

   Aquatic Resources refers to water and its multiple roles as a natural resource and in supporting all life. It has a meaning that is broader than that of water resources alone, in that it encompasses all the possible roles for water, including human survival needs, supporting aquatic ecosystems and as an essential component of economic development. It considers both the quantity of available water and its quality for its intended uses. Aquatic Resources also encompass the linkages between freshwater systems and the downstream coastal areas into which it drains, sustaining coastal ecosystems. It represents a force for many of the natural cycles and links terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

     With an emphasis on original research, the doctoral program is designed to provide depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of Aquatic Resources and related disciplines, including basic and applied research, management, and policy aspects. Students will be educated in the application of this research and knowledge, both independently, and with other specialists, in a multidisciplinary environment to identify and solve complex problems and issues relevant to the sustainable use of aquatic resources.