Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) will be hosting its Introductory Fisheries Science for Stake holders (IFISSH) course during the winter of 2020.
https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/marine/IFISSH.html
The objective of this course is to educate stakeholders of New Jersey’s commercial and recreational marine fisheries so that they will better understand and make progress on issues impacting their industries, including the science, management, and responsible stewardship of fishery resources.
The course is open to all who are interested. Classes will meet from 6:30 9:00 PM every Tuesday from January 28 – March 31, 2020, at the RCE of Ocean County in Toms River, NJ Two optional field trips will occur spring 2020.
“HyFlex” classes for live participation in class or remotely via webinar.
Cost: 60.00/person
Register before January 24, 2020 by contacting:
Kelly Jurgensen, Admin. Assist., RCE of Ocean County
kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us | 732-349-1152
For more information, go to https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/marine/IFISSH.html or contact:
Douglas Zemeckis, Ph.D., County Agent III (Asst. Prof.)
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu | 732-349-1152
Introductory Fisheries Science for Stake Holders (IFISSH) 2020 Course Schedule
All classes meet on Tuesdays classes meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 6:30 –9:00 9:00 PM PM at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County (1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755(1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755). Two optional field trips are described below.). Two optional field trips are descried below.
“HyFlex” classes so that people can participate live inlive in-class or remotely via webinar.
To register, please contact Kelly Jurgensen (Administrative Assistant, Marine Extension Program):
kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us, 732kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us, 732-349-1152. Make checks payable to “Ocean County Board of Agriculture” to “Ocean County Board of Agriculture” and mail to: RCE of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, ATTN: Kelly Jurgensen and mail to: RCE of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, ATTN: Kelly Jurgensen
Class Sessions and Confirmed Speakers
(1)January 28: Overview of Fisheries Science and New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries Science and New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Eleanor Bochenek (Rutgers University)
(2)February 4: Fisheries Biology, Life History, and Migration Patterns
• Dr. Thomas “Motz” Thomas “Motz” Grothues (Rutgers University)Grothues (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
(3) February 11: Climate Change Impacts on Marine Resources and Fisheries
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Chris Chambers (NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center)Center)
(4) February 18: Fisheries-Independent Data: Bottom Trawl and Other Surveys
• Dr. Gregory DeCelles (MA Division of Marine Fisheries)
• Gregory Hinks (NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife)Division of Fish and Wildlife)
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
(5) February 25: Fisheries Oceanography
• Dr. Travis Miles (Rutgers University)Miles (Rutgers University)
• Sarah Borsetti (Rutgers University)University)
(6) March 3: Fisheries-Dependent Data (e.g., Observers, VTRs, VMS, MRIP)
• Josh O’Connor (NOAA Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office)
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Richard Cody (NOAA Fisheries)
(7) March 10: Introduction to Stock Assessment
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)University)
• Dr. John Wiedenmann (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Jason Morson (Rutgers University)(Rutgers University)
(8) March 17: Federal and International Fisheries and International Fisheries Management
• Brandon Muffley (Mid-Atlantic Atlantic Fishery Management Council)Fishery Management Council)
• Dr. Jeff Kneebone (New England Aquarium)
(9) March 24: Social and Ecological Factors in and Ecological Factors in Fisheries Science and Management
• Dr. Olaf Jensen (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Bonnie McCay (Rutgers University). Bonnie McCay (Rutgers University)
• Dr. Roger Locandro (Rutgers University)
(10) March 31: State Fisheries Fisheries Management, Current Issues, and Cooperative Research
• Mike Celestino (NJDEP Division of Fish and NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife)
• Dr. John Manderson (Open Ocean Research. John Manderson (Open Ocean Research)
• Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University)
Optional Field Trips
(1) Tour of Viking Village Commercial Fishing Docks, Barnegat Light, NJ
• Date to be scheduled, included in the program fee
(2) Fishing trip aboard the F/V Voyager, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
• Date to be scheduled, Cost is not included in the program fee