Module 1: Introduction to Fisheries Science
- Importance of Fisheries & Their Role in the Ecosystem
- Global Fisheries & Aquaculture Production Systems
- Fish Anatomy & Physiology
- Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Habitat Management
Module 2: Fishery Assessment & Stock Management
- Fish Population Dynamics & Stock Assessment Techniques
- Sustainable Fishing Practices & Regulations
- Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries
- Introduction to Fisheries Modeling
Module 3: Fishing Gear & Techniques
- Types of Fishing Gear (Nets, Traps, Longlines, etc.)
- Gear Selectivity & Bycatch Mitigation Strategies
- Fishing Vessel Operations & Navigation
- Responsible Fishing Practices
Module 4: Fish Biology & Management
- Identification of Commercially Important Fish Species
- Fish Reproduction & Early Life Stages
- Fisheries Management Strategies (Quotas, Gear Restrictions)
- Case Studies of Successful and Collapsed Fisheries
Module 5: Aquaculture
- Principles of Aquaculture Systems (Freshwater & Marine)
- Aquaculture Practices & Technologies (Hatchery Management, Fish Farming)
- Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture & Sustainability Practices
- The Future of Aquaculture: Emerging Technologies & Market Trends
Module 6: (Optional) Fishery Economics & Marketing
- Economics of Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Fish Processing & Marketing Channels
- Global Seafood Trade & Regulations
- Careers in Fisheries & Aquaculture Industries
Module 7: (Optional) Practical Sessions & Field Trips (if applicable)
- Hands-on Experience with Fishing Gear & Techniques (Simulations or Fieldwork)
- Fish Identification & Dissection (Laboratory Exercises)
- Field Trips to Local Fisheries or Aquaculture Facilities
