Fishing & Aquaculture

Marine Studies · Beginner · 30 hours

Understand fisheries and fish farming — methods, species, sustainability, aquaculture and the South African regulatory and coastal context.

What you'll learn

• Understand capture fisheries and methods
• Recognise key species and habitats
• Explain aquaculture (fish farming)
• Apply sustainability and safety principles
• Navigate SA fisheries regulation

Course modules

• Module 1: Fisheries & Aquaculture Overview
• Module 2: Aquatic Environments
• Module 3: Fish Biology
• Module 4: Fishing Methods
• Module 5: Key SA Species
• Module 6: Introduction to Aquaculture
• Module 7: Aquaculture Management
• Module 8: Sustainability
• Module 9: Safety & Handling
• Module 10: Regulation, Markets & Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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