Master Sciences De L'Eau — GREEN - Evolutionary Ecology in Aquatic Environments (EEAE)

For Master Sciences De L'Eau — GREEN - Evolutionary Ecology in Aquatic Environments (EEAE), tuition fees are 250 EUR per year.

Evolutionary ecology studies how species adapt and evolve in response to their environment, examining the interplay between ecological pressures, genetic variation, and long-term evolutionary change. Applied to aquatic environments, this field looks at how organisms in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters respond to environmental change, competition, and habitat conditions, drawing on ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. It is one of several specializations found within water sciences programs, which more broadly cover the physical, chemical, and biological study of aquatic systems, including hydrology, water chemistry, and the management of freshwater and coastal resources. The GREEN track, focused on Evolutionary Ecology in Aquatic Environments and abbreviated EEAE, trains students to analyze the evolutionary dynamics of aquatic species and populations, combining field observation, experimental methods, and data analysis. Typical coursework addresses population genetics, adaptation to environmental stressors, and the conservation implications of evolutionary processes in freshwater and coastal ecosystems. Graduates from this kind of specialization often move into research careers, environmental consultancy, conservation organizations, or further doctoral study in ecology and evolutionary biology. Offered by Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour in Anglet, France, this master's program is taught in French over two years. The program is scheduled to begin in September, with a yearly tuition of 250 EUR.