Ph.D. in Fisheries Resource Management focuses on the sustainable management and conservation of fishery resources by combining ecological concepts with resource economics and policy. The program typically lasts 3 to 5 years and includes instruction in aquatic ecology, marine biology, resource economics, and environmental management, as well as extensive research. Students study fish population dynamics, habitat management, fisheries conservation, and the effects of climate change on aquatic ecosystems. Research may include the development of sustainable fishing practices, fisheries policy, and biodiversity conservation. Graduates are equipped for positions in government agencies, research institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or the commercial sector that promote sustainable fisheries management and conservation.
