Virtual International Summer Program 2021

Come and join us to our Virtual International Summer Program 2021 with the theme Marine Tourism and Coastal Vulnerability: Prediction, Assessment, and Adaptation. In two weeks, this Virtual International Summer Program will be filled with several interesting topics totaling 2 credits with an additional 1 credit if you take a Virtual Trip, a total of sixteen (16) working days from August 30th, 2021 to September 17th, 2021. This Virtual International Summer Program is open to all students from different disciplines and backgrounds and also who are interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge and advanced understanding of marine tourism which nowadays has surfaced as a pressing topic in the field of ocean and coastal management, especially in West Java marine tourism and coastal region.

Marine tourism and coastal management are one way of utilizing and preserving coastal resources and ecosystems. The diversity possessed by coastal ecosystems, making it a source of life for coastal communities. Without knowing how to protect the environment, it can threaten the diversity and function of the coast to make its condition vulnerable. In this multi-disciplinary program, participants will learn about integrated marine conservation and coastal management, bioeconomic modeling approach, mariculture, ecotourism and mitigation, the impact of climate and environmental change, culinary, as well as health, safety, and security in marine tourism and coastal management. Due to pandemic COVID 19, the field trips will be held virtually to the famous marine tourism places located in West Java. While the students can not physically see the view of the beach, traditional ambiance, and natural biodiversity up close, a digital tour allows for more intimate behind-the-scenes access.