Education and research centre for Baltic development
The centre is part of the Institute of Oceanography at the University of Gdansk. The self-contained one-week courses include intensive studies of primary production and system productivity, ecotoxicology of pollution contaminants, and the physiology and biodiversity of organisms in the ecosystem. The lecturers are European experts with considerable experience in marine biology and ecology. The courses include units from degree programs and are open to students, young researchers, and coastal managers. Participation from Eastern and Western European countries will facilitate research, data flow and educational co-operation at a pan-European scale. The courses are designed to relate the most current and important European issues in the marine sector to areas of public concern. The science of marine systems is linked to its socio-economic importance. Issues addressed are human health and the economic importance and sustainable management of coastal regions. The courses are relevant to a wide range of industries - from shipping to tourism. They would be of interest to local authorities and all involved in the development of human activities in coastal and marine areas.