Overview

This topic will provide students with an introduction to fish biology and the important parameters used by fisheries scientists to assess stock levels and manage fish and crustacean populations. The scientific principles, conflicts, and methodologies relating to the use and management of fisheries resources will be outlined using South Australian … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with an understanding of how small- and large-scale fisheries are managed nationally and internationally, and what are the required life history parameters needed to enable stock assessments and fisheries modelling. After completing this topic, students will also have an understanding of the methods and techniques used to undertake stock assessments as well as basic mathematical models. Finally, thanks to the contribution of guest speakers from various background, agencies and organisations, this topic also exposes the students to different scientists, managers, modellers, and industry representatives providing the students with an introduction to the type of agencies they could work for following their degree.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Have a broad understanding of the biological parameters required to undertake stock assessments and population modelling
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Undertake simple stock assessment and population models
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Understand the principles behind fisheries management and the various conflicts between stakeholders
4.
Communicate (orally and in writing) the results of fisheries models

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