ENE482 International Fisheries Management

• Topics

  The course will give an introduction to dynamic modelling, and fisheries regulations studied in detail. The contribution of aquaculture to future food security will be studied. Topics include:

  • An introduction to the dynamic bioeconomic model of the fishery.
  • Regulation of fisheries.
  • Quota, also known as catch rights based management.
  • Game theoretic approaches to the management of high seas fisheries.
  • New technologies in aquaculture.
  • The contribution of fish to future feed security.

  This course can be taken independently of ENE479.

• Learning outcome

  Knowledge

  Upon successful completion the student has

  • Basic knowledge of dynamic bioeconomic modelling.
  • Knowledge of the impact of incentives on resource management.
  • Knowledge about current and expected future status of salmon aquaculture.
  • Knowledge about the contribution of fish to food security.

  Skills

  Upon successful completion the student

  • Can discuss resource management issues relating to fisheries and aquaculture.
  • Can summarize and support arguments based on analytical knowledge in resource management, fisheries and aquaculture.
  • Will have a foundation for considering the future of aquaculture development.

  General competence

  Upon successful completion the student will have improved his/her

  • Analytical skills with regard to resource management, fisheries and aquaculture.
  • General knowledge of the impact of incentives.
  • Industry knowledge.

• Teaching

  One week intensive course with a two hour lecture every morning. The two hour afternoon sessions will vary from day to day: lectures, group work, guest lecture and/or excursion.

  Excursions and guest lectures

  Provided necessary funding will be forthcoming, ENE482 International Fisheries Management will include a full day excursion to Austevoll with

  • Visit to the aquaculture station
  • Meeting with representatives of Austevoll municipality - topic: the importance of fisheries and aquaculture in the local economy.
  • Meeting with Halstensen & Co, a major fishing company.

• Credit reduction due to overlap

  ENE482 cannot be combined with ELE480.

• Compulsory Activity

  Submission of written assignment(s).

• Assessment

  Written course paper, to be submitted individually or in groups of two.

• Grading Scale

  Pass-Fail

• Literature

  Lecture notes will largely be self sufficient, however, a reading list will also be provided.