Ecosystems and Fisheries

4 credits

This course introduces students to the broad ecological processes and approaches that are fundamental to studying the dynamics of exploited populations, food webs, and ecosystems. The basics of fisheries oceanography are covered, with a synergistic focus on interactions between key members of an ecosystem. A diversity of ecosystems will be discussed but the focus will be on the open ocean and deep sea. Prerequisites: SIO 134 or consent of instructor.