Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Ian McCarthy

The module aims to provide a broad overview of fisheries and detailed training in the techniques used in the assessment of finfish population dynamics. The specific aims are:

1) To develop knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, morphology and ecology of pelagic and demersal finfish.

2) To develop data collection skills for finfish.

3) To develop knowledge and understanding of the current status of global fisheries

4) To develop knowledge and understanding of techniques used to assess population dynamics of finfish.

5) To understand how these data are used to inform fisheries management.

The course will provide (a) a broad overview of fisheries biology and (b) detailed training in the techniques used in the assessment of finfish population dynamics. In a series of fisheries lectures the following topics will be covered: the current status of global marine finfish fisheries will be discussed; bivalve, gastropod/echinoderm, cephalopod, crustacean and finfish fisheries will be reviewed; the effects of fishing activities on benthos will be reviewed; understanding sustainability in fisheries systems will be discussed. Students will produce an info-fact sheet communicating information from the FAO SOFIA report to a wider non-specialist audience (topic to be selected by the student) (5 credits). In a series of fish ecology lectures, students will be introduced to the lifecycles of marine fishes and given a detailed review of how to assess the population dynamics of finfish species: areas to be included are how to estimate abundance, how to age finfish and how to calculate growth rates, mortality rates and maturity ogives. The importance of all of these measurements in developing management models for exploited fish species will be discussed. As part of this course, there will be laboratory practicals where fish will be dissected and aged. Students will learn about the morphology and ecology of pelagic and demersal fishes, learn dissecting skills and be trained in collection of data that can be used to assess the population dynamics of fishes. The knowledge obtained from these lectures and practicals, together with the student's own self-study will be used to compile a detailed report (15 credits) on the population dynamics of plaice in the form of a scientific manuscript.

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Report sufficiently introduced and referenced and containing the important details of material and method, with tabulated and/or graphical presentation of data obtained and a concise but sufficient analysis of the data. Short but pertinent discussion with a few papers referred to. Design and layout of report reasonable. The “info-sheet” will be adequately designed but not presenting the information in an optimal format.to convey information in a clear and concise fashion. The fact sheet will not be of a good enough standard to be published and used for public education by agencies such as Wildlife Trusts or other Conservation NGOS, Cefas or Fisheries authorities but would be so after further modification/editing.

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Rudimentary report containing the very basics of what was done, but missing detail and with only the simplest analysis. Design and layout of report acceptable.The “info-sheet” will be poorly designed (e.g. too many words, use of jargon, lack of photos and infographics) and will not convey information in a clear and concise fashion making it difficult for the reader to easily and quickly understand the topic. The fact sheet will not be of a good enough standard to be published and used for public education by agencies such as Wildlife Trusts or other Conservation NGOS, Cefas or Fisheries authorities.

ardderchog

Outstanding report having a concise introduction covering all relevant aspects of the study and giving full references. Materials and methods fully and succinctly described, data well presented in tabular and/or graphical format, data fully analysed using the correct analytical methods for all data sets. Discussion focused, critical and concise, covering all aspects of the study, and fully referenced. Design and layout of report exceptional.The “info-sheet” will clearly and concisely convey a comprehensive summary of a fisheries topic and should be of a standard that would be good enough to be published and used for public education by agencies such as Wildlife Trusts or other Conservation NGOS, Cefas or Fisheries authorities.

1. On completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate:

   Knowledge of the different fisheries resources, exploited by man and their current status.

2. Ability of handle and analyse data, collate information from various published sources and to communicate this information in the format of an info-factsheet or an interpretive report.

3. Knowledge of the anatomy and morphology of pelagic and demersal finfish and how this relates to the ecology of the species.

4. Key dissection and laboratory skills to collect accurate data on size, sex, maturity status, and age of finfish species

5. Understanding and knowledge of the population dynamics of finfish species.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Fisheries info fact sheet		25.00
	Population dynamics of major finfish species		75.00

		Oriau
Practical classes and workshops	4 x 8 hrs (2 dissection practicals, 1 ageing practical, 1 data analysis computer practical)	32
Private study	Reading list and web sites will be provided on the module page on Blackboard, to guide students for self-study. Each lecture topic will have associated reading material which will be book chapters, reviews and/or primary source papers. All students will be expected to read this material. In addition, a broader range of reading sources will be recommended to allow students to read more widely and explore topics of interest in more detail. All reading material will be made readily available either electronically via Blackboard or library on-line resources or in books held on reserve in the library	139
Lecture	25 hours of lecture (combination of 1, 2 and 3 hour lectures) plus 4 x 1 hour help sessions to assist in data analysis for the fisheries report	29

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd

• Develop and identify research question(s) and/or hypotheses as the basis for investigation.
• Conduct fieldwork and/or laboratory work competently with awareness of appropriate risk assessment and ethical considerations
• Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
• Collect, analyse and interpret primary and/or secondary data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
• Engagement with current developments in the biosciences and their application.
• Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms.
• Undertake practical work to ensure competence in basic experimental skills.

Rhestr ddarllen

King – Fisheries Biology, Assessment and Management. Available as ebook through library

SOFIA State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report. Available from FAO fisheries webpage.

Plus other lecture-specific reading lists provided by lecturers through Blackboard

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• C1AF: MSc Marine Biology year 1 (MSC/MB)
• F7AD: MSc Marine Environmental Protection year 1 (MSC/MEP)