Marine and Antarctic Science

The Fisheries Management specialisation is comprised of four core units. The units in this specialisation explain the sustainable development of fisheries based on the principles outlined in international and national policies and legal instruments.  This specialisation focusses on optimising the economic and social benefits while minimising any negative biological and ecological impacts of fisheries using an ecosystem-based fisheries management framework. This specialisation builds contemporary knowledge on fisheries and assessment techniques across freshwater and marine recreational, traditional and commercial fisheries, and integrates ecosystem indicators and reference points into fisheries decision making using marine strategy evaluation.

The Governance and Policy specialisation is comprised of four core units. The units in this specialisation explain the key environmental problems affecting the world’s oceans, atmosphere and Antarctica. These units employ leading theories of environmental governance to assist in designing effective management responses to these problems.

The Marine Biology specialisation is comprised of four core units. The units in this specialisation explain the key environmental problems affecting the world’s oceans, atmosphere and Antarctica. These units incorporate modern laboratory techniques and field-work, conservation management and an undertanding of the structure of marine ecosystems.

The Sustainable Aquaculture specialisation is comprised of four core units. The specialisation prepares graduates with advanced theoretical and practical application of scientific principles to the global aquaculture industry. This specialisation builds advanced knowledge on whole of lifecycle production techniques for freshwater and marine plants and animals, using examples from emerging species and commercial case studies across crustacean, molluscan, finfish and macroalgal culture. Underpinning scientific principles supporting animal welfare, growth and reproduction, health and disease management are explored in advanced units to prepare graduates for employment across a range of commercial or management careers. Research training units extend research skills appropriate to applied and strategic research for direct employment, or articulation to higher degree research programs.