Water and Coastline Trail
This program builds on a degree program that, for the past 30 years, has brought together expertise from the University of Montpellier to address specific issues related to coastal areas and the sea.
Overview of the Master's Program in Coastal Water Management
The goal of this specialization is to provide multidisciplinary theoretical and practical training in the planning, management, and protection of coastal and marine areas. It draws on courses in science, law, geography, and economics. It serves a dual purpose: professional practice and research.
The training focuses in particular on the following areas:
– marine industries and coastal activities (fishing,
aquaculture, shellfish farming, etc.)
– socio-economic stakeholders in the coastal sector
– the administrative and legislative framework for coastal
and maritime
– methods for managing and protecting coastal ecosystems
– engineering principles for the construction
or rehabilitation of coastal or port facilities
– specific risks associated with the coastal sector
