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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Mangrove and Saltmarsh Restoration
Prepares you to plan the restoration of mangroves and saltmarshes, coastal wetlands that buffer storms, support fisheries and store large amounts of blue carbon. You will study their ecology, why hydrology is the key to any…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts16 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Mangrove and Saltmarsh Restoration?
The Course in Mangrove and Saltmarsh Restoration
Prepares you to plan the restoration of mangroves and saltmarshes, coastal wetlands that buffer storms, support fisheries and store large amounts of blue carbon. You will study their ecology, why hydrology is the key to any project, techniques such as managed realignment and ecological mangrove restoration, the role of local communities and how to measure outcomes over the medium and long term.
Key advantages
- Water comes first: Hydrology as the foundation of all wetland restoration.
- Two major habitats: Temperate saltmarshes and tropical mangroves.
- Blue carbon: How restoration relates to carbon storage.
- Social focus: Involving coastal communities and traditional uses.
- Case study: A restoration plan for a specific wetland.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Understand the wetland: Learn the ecology of saltmarshes and mangroves.
- Restore the flow: Prioritise hydrological recovery.
- Avoid mistakes: Learn why many mass plantings fail.
- Measure results: Apply vegetation, sediment and carbon indicators.
- Broaden your profile: Useful for consultancy, conservation and international development.
- Train to restore the coastal wetlands that protect both the coast and the climate.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Saltmarsh and Mangrove Ecology
- Temperate saltmarshes and estuaries
- Mangrove ecology
- Zonation and vegetation
- Fauna and food webs
- Ecosystem services and blue carbon
02
Hydrology and Sediments
- Tides and inundation
- Elevation and vegetation
- Sediment supply and retention
- Sea level rise
- Hydrological site assessment
03
Saltmarsh Restoration
- Causes of saltmarsh loss
- Breaching sea walls and managed realignment
- Restoring tidal creeks
- Sediment recharge
- Saltmarsh revegetation
04
Mangrove Restoration
- Causes of mangrove loss
- Ecological mangrove restoration
- Pitfalls of mass planting
- Nurseries and planting where appropriate
- Mangroves and aquaculture
05
Monitoring, Communities and Case Study
- Vegetation and sediment indicators
- Measuring blue carbon
- Involving local communities
- Funding projects
- Case study: restoration plan for a coastal wetland
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Biologists and environmental science graduates: who want to specialise in coastal wetlands Protected area staff: who manage saltmarshes and estuaries International development professionals: who work on mangrove projects Environmental consultants: who design coastal compensation measures Coastal engineers and officers: looking for nature-based solutions
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand coastal wetland ecology
- 02Analyse hydrology
- 03Select restoration techniques
- 04Value the services
- 05Involve communities
- 06Design monitoring
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Wetland restoration officer: Designing and delivering saltmarsh and mangrove projects.
02Environmental consultant: Nature-based solutions and compensation measures.
03International development officer: Mangrove projects with local communities.
04Blue carbon monitoring officer: Measuring vegetation, sediment and carbon.
Questions
Entry Requirements
No. Many plantings fail because hydrology is not corrected; the course teaches you to start with site conditions.
Yes. Temperate saltmarshes and estuaries are covered alongside tropical mangroves.
Yes, covering the fundamentals and limitations, without going into credit certification.
Yes. Particular attention is paid to involving coastal communities.
A restoration plan for a specific coastal wetland, with a hydrological assessment and monitoring.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Mangrove and Saltmarsh Restoration qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A university degree or vocational qualification in biology, environmental science, marine science, geography or engineering; or experience in coastal management or conservation. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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