In this unit, you will explore the biological and physical factors that shape the design of fishing gears and methods, and their operation in fisheries both in Australia and globally. A special focus will be on the identification and mitigation of fishing’s negative impacts on the marine environment. You will be introduced to the process of collecting experimental fishing data in the field, and the unit will equip you with the quantitative skills necessary to assess the selectivity of various fishing methods.
Introduction
The unit will introduce the student to the factors that influence the design of a range of commercial fishing gears and methods as well as the fishing vessels that are required for their effective operation to produce high-quality seafood. Special emphasis is placed on identifying options to reduce any negative impacts of fishing on the marine environment and to promote responsible fishing practices within the fishing industry.
Summary
| Unit name | Fishing Technology |
| Unit code | KSM601 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Barrett Wolfe |
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| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise the factors that influence the design of fishing gear and methods
- Describe the factors that influence the design and layout of fishing vessels
- Measure and model the size and species selectivity of fishing gears and methods
- Recommend mitigation measures to minimise the impacts of fishing on the marine environment
- Develop a research proposal for experimental work to assess the performance of a mitigation measure
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Bycatch mitigation measure (15%)|Fishing vessel design (15%)|Fishing method and environmental impacts (20%)|Research Plan (20%)|Tutorials (30%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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