Global and regional fisheries are a significant food source and important recreational activity yet many are subject to overfishing or in a state of recovery. Managing fish stocks to achieve sustainability is a complex issue that requires an understanding of key concepts in ecological processes, stakeholder behaviour, fisheries economics and the relevant systems of governance. This unit will introduce students to how each of these disciplines interact and examine the multi-dimensional nature of fisheries management from a biological, technical and policy perspective. Lectures will cover four broad themes; fishing technology and the history of global fish landings; stock dynamics; the use... -- Course Website
