Organization: Wageningen University
Registration deadline: 05 Mar 2018
Starting date: 16 Apr 2018
Ending date: 27 Apr 2018
Fisheries management needs to take the mutual impact of capture fisheries and aquatic ecosystems into consideration. This course introduces the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries as promoted by FAO. The collection and analysis of catch and effort data is also discussed.
Upon completion of the course you will:
have a better understanding of the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF);
know the steps that lead to application of EAF in your own situation;
know how to analyse fisheries catch and effort data;
be better equipped to evaluate the information that results from these data.
Requirements
Applicants should have an academic degree (BSc or equivalent) in a discipline relevant for fisheries management, and have at least three years of relevant working experience in fisheries management, research, higher education in fisheries related subjects, fisheries extension and training, development of coastal or lakeside communities or other fisheries related work fields. Proficiency in English is required.
How to register:
To to the course website to register: http://www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Research-Institutes/centre-for-development-innovation/short-courses/Short_courses_2018/CDIcourse_ecosystem_approach_to_fisheries_2017.htm
Application deadline: 05 March 2018
Application deadline NFP (KOP) / MENA: 18 October 2018 (for a scholarship opportunity)