Describe what science is and how scientific research is conducted  Summarize the basic concepts in oceanography and marine biology  Label the characteristics of the major marine zones  Identify the names and ecological roles of a number of marine organisms that occur in Hawaiian waters  Explain the physical causes of each of the major marine environmental issues  Diagram the causal network of events that lead to the occurrence of each issue  Inventory the actual and projected physical consequences of each issue  Analyze and interpret data about our oceans and ocean issues.  Distinguish the detrimental effect(s) of each issue on marine ecosystems and human welfare  Compare some of the specific mechanisms diverse indigenous people of the Pacific employ(ed) in gathering ocean resources that may be considered sustainable practices  Apply the connections between academic work and real-life situations