{"id":4054,"date":"2024-01-22T07:55:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/hooklinescience\/?p=4054"},"modified":"2024-01-22T07:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:58:35","slug":"do-you-want-to-get-hooked-on-fisheries-science-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/hooklinescience\/do-you-want-to-get-hooked-on-fisheries-science-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you want to get hooked on fisheries science?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Sea Grant\u2019s online, evening, adult education will provide a broad overview of marine fisheries science, with examples specific to North Carolina.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Register here<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s wintertime \u2014 so instead of daydreaming about fishing, why not pull up a chair and participate in our online fisheries science course on Tuesday evenings? Starting February 22 and going for six consecutive Tuesdays, our panel of marine fisheries experts will explain in simple terms the science that informs fisheries management decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But unlike school, we promise no homework assignments or grades to worry about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a 2017 survey with North Carolina saltwater anglers, we learned that a great many folks were interested in the science behind marine fisheries management. Not just how the results of individual research projects turned out, but how all the fisheries science and data fit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Education for All<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now its sixth offering, the \u201cIntroductory Fisheries Science for NC Fishers\u201d course still intends to provide recreational and commercial fishers \u2014 as well as anyone else interested \u2014 with a basic understanding of marine fisheries science by using examples specific to North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All sessions are livestreamed and most feature two presenters who each speak for about 30 to 45 minutes. The remainder of time is devoted to question-and-answer. Speakers cover a range of topics, including fisheries life history, ecology, population assessment, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each session builds on the previous one, and participants will gain the most insight by intending all six evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The entire class series will be held online via Zoom — a free videoconference application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Should You Attend This Course?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My advice: Don\u2019t listen to us. After attending last year\u2019s training, 100% of course evaluation respondents were pleased with their participation in the program. Read what previous years\u2019 participants specifically said about the course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI think it was highly beneficial to hear from a diversity of scientists and fisheries managers in the area. Providing an environment for people without a background in fisheries science to talk to scientists and managers about how and why policies are created helps facilitate understanding.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI wanted to learn how fisheries managers supported the decisions they make or the recommendations that they propose. My expectations were entirely met.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c(I hoped) to have a better understanding of the management process, basic science behind it and terminology\u2026 Absolutely met expectations!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou exceeded my expectations. I have friends who are serious sport fishermen. When they question regulations, I can now give some answers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re naturally curious about the world of fisheries science or find the science behind North Carolina marine fisheries management mystifying, then I think you would enjoy this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost<\/strong>: only $20. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n