A short course entitled ‘An Introduction to Marine Biology’, will be held by the University’s Biology Department from Wednesday to December 20. Its topics include characteristics of the Mediterranean Sea’s marine environment, shore and underwater habitats, marine pollution, fish, cetaceans and turtles, aquaculture and fisheries and marine conservation. Lectures are from 6 to 8pm, and three practical sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. For details call Michaela Psaila Custo on 2340 2272 or e-mail michaela.stivala@um.edu.mt.