Fisheries and Aquaculture

Undergraduate

This course considers current issues affecting fisheries and aquaculture. Humans have been harvesting food from aquatic ecosystems for millennia, but increasing human population size, changing climate, and ongoing habitat alteration are among myriad factors negatively impacting aquatic species and their habitats. We analyze, through the lens of Western science as well as through global perspectives spanning local, regional, and indigenous knowledge, how extractive activities in the form of fisheries and aquaculture have impacted aquatic systems and their biota. We also consider what a sustainable future can look like for these critical resources and the ecosystems they inhabit. Students are expected to have some basic ecological knowledge (e.g., ENV 511 , ENV 602 , E&EB 220) and a strong interest in aquatic ecosystems. SC TTh 11:35am-12:50pm