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Virtual Fisheries Academy
Learn about principles and practices of sustainable fisheries management and to develop skills for leading change in fisheries.
Are you seeking a stronger foundation in your journey to build climate-resilient fisheries? The Virtual Fisheries Academy is intended to help you – whether you are a manager, fisher, community organizer, scientist, student, or other interested party – strengthen your knowledge and skills to design fishery solutions that serve people and the environment. The Virtual Fisheries Academy currently offers interactive e-courses on the following four topics:
- Foundations for Climate-Resilient Fisheries
- Introduction to Fisheries Management
- Territorial Use Rights for Fishing
- Data-Limited Fisheries Management
The courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and for no cost.
Learn fisheries management and science through interactive activities and test your knowledge
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Each year we strongly encourage our staff to consider taking on the Virtual Fisheries Academy courses due to the high quality and cutting-edge content.