Fisheries Management

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Fisheries Management

Managing fish populations is critical to regions that depend on fishing for export or local consumption. The interdisciplinary field of fisheries management combines ecology, economics, sociology, and policy, among others, to sustain ecosystems, biological diversity, human food security, and livelihoods.

Students engage with multiple stakeholders to conceptualize the complexity of local, regional and global fishing industries. Research contributes to policies that aim to balance the sustainability of fish populations and diverse livelihoods.