Marine Sci/Sust Fisheries

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course aims to provide students with a hands-on understanding of coastal fisheries as ecological, economic, and cultural systems. Each student will choose an individual fish species and, by using field interviews, value-chain analysis, and the scientific literature, track how fish are captured, marketed, and consumed. Along the way, they will learn about coastal fisheries sustainability, constraints on artisanal fisheries production, equity along the value chain, and how to set priorities for effective intervention. Segments of the course will involve reef snorkeling and optional scuba.