Ocean Geography
Objectives
a) To recognize the importance of the World Ocean for the functioning of the Earth system and the country;
b) To know how the ocean works and its interaction with the atmosphere and continents
c) To know the main ocean resources, its importance and main forms of exploitation;
d) Acknowledge the main problems the ocean faces;
e) To recognize the importance of the ocean to Portugal.
General characterization
Code
01100792
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Fernando Ribeiro Martins
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
N/A
Bibliography
- Carré, F.(1983). Les océans. Paris: PUF, pp.28-50; 75-83; 84-95.
- Minster, J.F. (1998). A máquina oceano. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget.
- Miossec, A. (dir.) (2014). Géographie des mers et des océans. Rennes: Presses Universitaires de Rennes, p.1-243.
- Perez, R., Coelho, P., Rodrigues, T.(Coords). (2017) A Extensão das Plataformas Continentais. Portugal e Espanha, Perspectivas e Realidades. S. L.: Fronteira do Caos Editores.
- Ruivo, M. (Coord.) (2015). Do Mar Oceano ao Mar Português. S.L.: Clube do Colecionador dos Correios.
- Souto, H. (2007). Comunidades de pesca artesanal em Portugal na última década do século XX. Lisboa: Academia de Marinha.
- Vanney, J. (2002). Géographie de l'océan global. Paris: Éditions Scientifiques GB, pp. 324; 117-136.
Teaching method
Lectures and participatory classes. Interpretation of texts, pictures and videos. Discussion of case studies.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment - Participation and attendance(5%), Written test(50%), Written work (15-20 pages) supported by independent research and / or field work [35%] and oral presentation [10%](45%)
Subject matter
1) Characteristics of oceanic spaces
1.1 Ocean water properties;
1.2 Wave movements (waves, tides, tsunamis);
1.3 Currents and surface and deep circulation.
2) Ocean Morphology and its banks
2.1 Continental margins and ocean floor;
2.2 Passive and active margins;
2.3 The Portuguese continental margin.
3) Biological resources, their exploitation and management
3.1 Life in the ocean;
3.2 Fishing gear;
3.3 Farming plants and animals.
4) Non Biological resources
4.1 Salt and desalinated water;
4.2 Mineral resources;
4.3 Energy resources.
5) The importance of the ocean
5.1 Biological, economic, strategic and security values;
5.2 The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (CDUDM);
5.3 The extent of the Continental Shelf;
5.4 Ocean's importance for Portugal.