International Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (EMBC+)

The Marine Biology Research Group is furthermore involved in the International  Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (EMBC+), which is offered by a consortium of 7 universities: Ghent University in Belgium, University of Bremen in Germany, University of the Algarve in Portugal, University of Pierre et Marie Curie in France, University of Oviedo in Spain, University of Klaipèda in Lithuania and GMIT, Galway, Ireland. Student mobility (at least for 1 semester) is an integral and compulsory part of this Master programme. The study focus is on the understanding of the structure and function of marine biodiversity, hands on training on tools for investigating marine biodiversity, and conservation and restoration of marine habitats.  Practical field trainings (scientific diving, sea-going trips, summerschool,...  is jointly organized).