The depletion of production and biodiversity of fisheries resources are a concern in supporting the needs of an increasing population. National and regional management strategies have been applied in different ways at different times. Good knowledge and skills in fisheries resource management are essential to enable the development of management strategies appropriate to real situations.

 

This course introduces basic approaches and concepts of the different types of aquatic resources and their importance, fish population dynamics, basic fisheries assessment methods, existing management strategies, and management and planning.