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FISH 201 — Introduction to Fisheries Science

Marine and Fisheries Sciences · University of Ghana

Scope of Fisheries Science. History of fishing. Diversity of fisheries. Taxonomic classification of fishes. Common fish resources, their exploitation and management. The fishing industry in western Africa: artisanal (both marine and inland) semi-industrial, industrial, aquaculture. The socio-economic setting of fishing communities. Economic importance of fisheries.

Credits
3
Level
Level 200
Semester
Semester One

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).