Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resources Overview of the importance of sustainable fisheries and marine resources, course objectives, and key concepts.
Module #2 Global Fisheries Overview Current state of global fisheries, including trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Module #3 Fisheries Management and Governance Introduction to fisheries management and governance frameworks, including international agreements and national policies.
Module #4 Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Principles and approaches to ecosystem-based fisheries management, including ecosystem considerations and trade-offs.
Module #5 Fisheries Assessment and Monitoring Methods and tools for assessing and monitoring fisheries, including stock assessments, catch monitoring, and observer programs.
Module #6 Sustainable Fishing Practices Overview of sustainable fishing practices, including gear selectivity, bycatch reduction, and fishing gear design.
Module #7 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Fisheries Role of MPAs in conserving marine biodiversity and improving fisheries management, including design and implementation considerations.
Module #8 Climate Change and Fisheries Impacts of climate change on fisheries and marine ecosystems, including ocean acidification, warming, and species shifts.
Module #9 Fisheries and Food Security Role of fisheries in providing nutrition and employment, including the importance of sustainable fisheries for food security.
Module #10 Fisheries Economics and Trade Economic principles and market dynamics influencing fisheries, including trade, subsidies, and market-based instruments.
Module #11 Sustainable Seafood Certification and Labelling Overview of sustainable seafood certification and labelling schemes, including MSC, ASC, and other initiatives.
Module #12 Fisheries Policy and Legislation National and international fisheries policy and legislation, including the role of governments, NGOs, and industry in shaping policy.
Module #13 Stakeholder Engagement and Participation Importance of stakeholder engagement and participation in fisheries management, including co-management and community-based approaches.
Module #14 Fisheries Research and Science Role of research and science in informing fisheries management, including stock assessments, ecological research, and social sciences.
Module #15 Fisheries Management in Developing Countries Challenges and opportunities for sustainable fisheries management in developing countries, including capacity building and international cooperation.
Module #16 Marine Spatial Planning and Fisheries Integration of marine spatial planning with fisheries management, including spatial planning tools and approaches.
Module #17 Invasive Species and Fisheries Impacts of invasive species on fisheries and marine ecosystems, including prevention, management, and control strategies.
Module #18 Fisheries and Human Rights Intersection of fisheries and human rights, including labor rights, IUU fishing, and human trafficking.
Module #19 Fisheries and Marine Pollution Impacts of marine pollution on fisheries and marine ecosystems, including plastic pollution, oil spills, and other pollutants.
Module #20 Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Overview of sustainable aquaculture practices, including environmental impacts, escapee management, and feed management.
Module #21 Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation Role of fisheries in conserving marine biodiversity, including bycatch reduction, habitat conservation, and species conservation.
Module #22 Fisheries and Tourism Intersection of fisheries and tourism, including impacts of tourism on fisheries, sustainable tourism practices, and ecotourism opportunities.
Module #23 Fisheries and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for adapting fisheries to climate change, including climate-resilient fisheries management and adaptation planning.
Module #24 Fisheries and International Cooperation Role of international cooperation in promoting sustainable fisheries, including regional fisheries management organizations and international agreements.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resources career
