Clark, W.H., Jr., Chair; Allen, Baker, S.M; M.S.; Bowen, B.W.; Canfield, D.E., Jr.; Carr, W.E.S.*; Chapman, F.A.; Cichra, C.E.; Francis-Floyd, R.; Frazer, T.K.; Gilbert, C.R.*; Haller, W.T.; Langeland, K.A.; Lazur, A.M.: Lindberg, W.J.; Murie, D.J.; Nordlie, F.G.*; Phlips, E.J.; Schelske, C.L.; Seaman, W., Jr.; Yanong, R.P.

*Affiliate Faculty Members

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences conducts research, teaching and extension programs in three broad areas: (1) freshwater fisheries and limnology, (2) marine fisheries and ecology, and (3) aquaculture.

Fish biology, ecology and habitats relevant to fisheries on both a global and regional (Florida) scale. Follows the fisheries occurring from cold, mountain rivers to the depths of the oceans, with special topics (e.g., artificial reefs, fisheries bycatch, aquaculture). Intended for non-science and science majors.

Course will focus on the general biology of fishes, with emphasis on trends in their evolution, integrative and sensory biology, physiology, feeding ecology, reproduction, growth, and population dynamics as they relate to fisheries.

Principles of fish management in freshwater and marine systems. Includes field and laboratory techniques for aquatic habitat and fishery resource assessment, aquaculture practices and consideration of contemporary issues pertinent to sport and commercial uses of renewable fisheries resources.

Culture methods of fish and shellfish, species selection, biological and environmental principles, case histories and future trends.

Individual study of a selected topic in fisheries and aquatic sciences as contracted with the instructor at the start of the term.

An individual special project course restricted to students in the College of Agriculture’s Honors Program. Students will complete a project on a selected topic, issue, or problem. Projects may relate to research, teaching, or extension. The project will be reviewed by at least two faculty members chosen by the honors coordinator. May be repeated for up to six credits.

Selected topics in fisheries biology, aquaculture and associated aquatic sciences not offered in other courses.

Florida’s aquatic weed problems and methods of chemical, biological, mechanical and physical weed control. Topics include plant biology/ecology, herbicide residue, lake reclamation, fish-plant interactions and laws regulating aquatic weed control.