Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation

What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals and application of fisheries management and aquatic species protection. The module integrates ecological, biological and socio-economic aspects so that you can assess the impacts of use and disturbances on aquatic ecosystems and develop sustainable management measures.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the importance of aquatic resources for humans
• Identify variables that influence ecosystem functions
• Apply principles of conservation of aquatic biodiversity
• Analyze the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances
• Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge (biology, socio-economics, management)
• Assess and justify sustainable resource management

What the module consists of

• Lecture "Fisheries Management"Conveying the theoretical foundations of fishing, fish biology, management instruments and socio-economic contexts
• Practical exercise "Applied Aquatic Conservation"Applying what has been learned in case studies or research projects (e.g., habitat restoration, breeding programs, habitat assessment, conservation genetics) and learning science communication

Teaching method

• Lecture with PowerPointPresentation of the theoretical content
• Group work and interactive role playsActive teaching and practicing social/communication skills
• Practical case studies / participation in research experimentsApplying theoretical knowledge in concrete research and practice projects
• Literature research and Science Communication exercisesIndependent work and conveying results to target groups