Coastal Science and Policy

CSP 271 Fisheries Ecology

Overview of current topics in fisheries ecology and management. Students learn about basic ecological concepts as they apply to fisheries management systems. Specific topics include: fisheries systems, alternative management controls, history of fisheries management, whether fisheries are sustainable, fisheries-induced evolution, population structure and portfolio effects, and ecosystem-based management. The course aims to provide students with an overview of topics in fisheries ecology through a combination of lectures, current literature, and case studies. Students explore controversies and hot topics in fisheries science through discussion and review of literature. (Formerly CSP 281B.)

Requirements

Enrollment is intended for students in the programs of Coastal Science and Policy, Environmental Studies, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Ocean Sciences, and Science Communication. There are no formal prerequisites, but undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to contact the instructor regarding prior coursework.

Credits

2

Instructor

Eric Palkovacs