Fisheries ecology

This is an intermediate level course that demands previous knowledge of fish and fishery biology, including the utilization of basic assessment methods. Biological population management often relies on the utilization of data or models. We will make scenario forecasts,and analyze the outcomes of different management decisions. We introduce critical issues such as fleet interaction,density-dependence, multispecies and ecosystem approaches in international fisheries of different types and scales. We address the increasing concern for the genetic and ecological consequences of fishing and aquaculture as well as the conservation management of a wide range of aquatic organisms and communities. Multi-disciplinary issues, such as the interface between ecology and fisheries law and enforcement, and eco-labeling are introduced. Every year a new and controvercial issue forms the basis for special lectures, seminars and the final written assignment. Teaching is practical oriented, and requires active participation of the students in a number of tasks.

Bio-3556 Fishery Biology and Harvest Technology - or similar background.

Relevance for study programme
This course emphasizes the links between ecology and socio-economics required for international fishery management.

Successfully completed students should have knowledge and expertise to:

• understand and provide simple research advice on population management
• articulate with other specialists in multidisciplinary settings

 and skills to:

• critically analyze new issues in fisheries and aquaculture management

Finally, the course should contribute so that successful candidates will:

• develop own research skills

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

• BIO-2507 Fisheries Biology 2 stp
• BIO-2508 Aquaculture I 2 stp

Language of instruction and examination

Essay on given theme (100% final mark).Evaluation: A-F, where F is not passed

Submission of report (electronically in Fronter and one hard copy at the Faculty) one week after announcement of the essay. Expected submission date in late April.