Marine Fisheries - Introduction and Status

Module Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Define and characterize the marine fisheries resource

  • Describe those habitats that support the most productive fisheries

  • Describe the importance of fish as a food source for humans

  • Contrast the historical status of marine fisheries with current status

  • Evaluate evidence of declines of large predatory species

Module Description

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Updated July 2010.

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