The course Sustainability perspectives on contemporary fisheries. Where have all the fishes gone? 7,5 hp.

Last changed: 18 March 2024
Seagulls and fishing boat

Are you interested in how we can combine lakes and seas full of life, with a sustainable production of blue food? In this online course, you will meet Sweden's leading experts on sustainable fisheries, and learn how fish stocks are managed today - and how they could be managed in the future. NOTE: The course is taught via video link (Zoom).

 

At the course you will meet lecturers with different specialties regarding fisheries, not only marine biologists, limnologists and other natural scientists, but also experts within other fields.

Broad overview on sustainable fisheries

“Where have all the fishes gone” gives you basic understanding of the influence of fisheries on ecosystems, and of the function and significance of fisheries for human societies, in Sweden and globally.

The course provides a broad overview of current and future challenges for sustainable fisheries. You will also learn how fish stocks are managed today, and how they could be managed in the future.

“The overall impression of the course was positive (…). Further explanation in regards to the reasoning for such positive feedback were the diversity of topics, capacity of interactive activities and critical thinking”.
-Previous student representative

Facts:

Sustainability perspectives on contemporary fisheries. Where have all the fishes gone?

  • Freestanding course
  • Language = English
  • Online course
  • Study pace: 25%, on-line, with a predominant share of course time allocated during evenings.
  • Prior knowledge. Basic eligibility for higher education
  • Course period: 2 Sept - 19 Jan 2025
  • You apply to the course at www.universityadmissions.se 

 


Contact

Josefin Sundin, Researcher
Department of Aquatic Resources, Institute of Freshwater Research, SLU
josefin.sundin@slu.se, +46 10 478 42 24

Örjan Östman, Senior Lecturer, Director of Studies - basic education
Department of Aquatic Resources, SLU
orjan.ostman@slu.se, +46 10 478 41 53