ELE480 The Economics of Fisheries Management II

• Topics

  This will be a continuation of ENE479. Dynamic modelling will be introduced, and fisheries regulations studied in detail. The contribution of aquaculture to future food security will be studied. Topics will include:

  1. An introduction to the dynamic bioeconomic model of the fishery.
  2. Regulation of fisheries
  3. Quota, also known as catch rights based management.
  4. International fisheries management: bluefin tuna and the pelagic fisheries in the Norwegian Sea.
  5. New technologies in aquaculture.
  6. The contribution of fish to future food security.

• Learning outcome

  Knowledge 

  Upon successful completion the student has

  • Basic knowledge of dynamic bioeconomic modelling.
  • Knowledge of the impact of incentives on resource management.
  • Knowledge about current and expected future status of salmon aquaculture.
  • Knowledge about the contribution of fish to food security.

  Skills

  Upon successful completion the student

  • Can discuss resource management issues relating to fisheries and aquaculture
  • Can summarize and support arguments based on analytical knowledge in resource management, fisheries and aquaculture.
  • Will have a foundation for considering the future of aquaculture development.

  General competences

  Upon successful completion the student will have improved his/her

  • Analytical skills with regard to resource management, fisheries and aquaculture.
  • General knowledge of the impact of incentives
  • Industry knowledge 

• Teaching

  One week intensive course with a two hour lecture every morning. The two hour afternoon sessions will vary from day to day: lectures, group work, guest lecture and/or excursion.

  Excursions and guest lectures

  • Bergen Fisheries Museum: guided tour.
  • Guest lecture by salmon farming executive
  • Visit to the Bergen fish auction for pelagic fish

• Restricted access

  ELE480 is open for NOVA students attending the EEA grant funded Ocean School only.

  See https://www.oceanschool-project.com/ (copy url) for more information

• Credit reduction due to overlap

  None.

• Compulsory Activity

  Submission of written assignment(s).

• Assessment

  Written course paper, to be submitted individually or in groups of two.

• Literature

  Lecture notes will largely be self sufficient, however, a reading list will also be provided.