This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 2009. This field course, offered at Orpheus Island Research Station will introduce students to recent advances in fisheries science, with an emphasis on managed & exploited species in tropical marine waters. Developments in estimating age & growth, stock assessment, methods of management & single & multi-species fisheries models will be discussed. Offered jointly by UQ, JCU, USYD & the Australian Museum (Tropical Marine Network). Application for entry via www.tmnonline.net. Field course run over 10 days during mid-year break. Dates and field fees to be confirmed on TMN Website. This course is not available for study abroad or exchange students. Contact CMS for alternate study options.