Fisheries Science

The Master of Oceanography degree program delivers advanced studies and real-world experience to aspiring professionals.

Topic Areas

Students pursuing the M.O. degree with a concentration in fisheries science may develop expertise in:

  • science and management of marine fisheries in developed and developing nations
  • marine policy and spatial planning.

Employers

Professionals with advanced knowledge of fisheries science are commonly hired by:

  • government agencies
  • the fishing industry
  • environmental consultancies
  • not-for-profit organizations.

Example course paths

This table illustrates the courses one may take to pursue a typical specialization within Fisheries Science.

Customized Learning in Fisheries Science
Focus: Demersal Fisheries Focus: Pelagic Fisheries
Biological Oceanography Biological Oceanography
Fisheries Stock Assessment Fisheries Stock Assessment
Fish Population Dynamics Fish Population Dynamics
Geological Oceanography Foundations of Earth System Dynamics
Management of Marine Protected Areas Fisheries Oceanography
Ecological Statistics Numerical Models and Data Analysis
Independent Study Independent Study
Internship Internship
Student Seminar Student Seminar

Studies and Coursework

Requirement

  • Independent Study (results in a major paper that may include an internship)
  • Seminar in Oceanography
  • Biological Oceanography
  • Fish Population Dynamics
  • Fisheries Stock Assessment

At least one from each group

Fundamentals

    • Physical Oceanography
    • Foundations of Earth System Dynamics
    • Chemical Oceanography
    • Geological Oceanography

Research and Analysis

    • Numerical Models and Data Analysis in Ocean Sciences
    • Fisheries Oceanography
    • Fundamentals of GIS
    • Marine Protected Areas: An Interdisciplinary Analysis
    • Ecological Statistics
    • Economic Structure of the Fishing Industry

Policy and Practice

  • Fisheries Law and Management
  • Management of Marine Protected Areas
  • Marine Affairs Seminar
  • Biology and Ecology of Fishes
  • Fisheries Oceanography
  • Marine Protected Areas: An Interdisciplinary Analysis

For More Information

Rob Pockalny

Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs; Associate Marine Research Scientist

Marine Geology and Geophysics

401.874.6926
rpockalny@uri.edu