James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

MB5014 - Managing Tropical Fisheries

Subject Description

This subject examines the process of managing fisheries in tropical regions to ensure positive outcomes for fish stocks, ecosystems and human communities. The paradigm of fisheries as linked social-ecological systems will be used to develop an understanding about how biology, economics, human communities and legislative factors all contribute to outcomes in fisheries management. Case studies from tropical regions will be examined, including industrial, artisanal and recreational fisheries. Practical skills in achieving positive fisheries management outcomes will be developed.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate knowledge of the biological, economic, social and legislative basis for managing fisheries
• discuss the range of processes used to manage fisheries in tropical regions
• apply fisheries management theory and methods to analysing real-world fisheries issues
• reflect on your own understanding of biological, social, economic, and legislative dimensions of fisheries, and how these dimensions can be analysed and combined to achieve positive outcomes in fisheries management

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (50%) - Group
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  a basic understanding of natural resource management principles, the marine environment and fishing is assumed for students undertaking this subject

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EV3014, EV5014, MB3014

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