2020 Fisheries Science Course, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

[RUCoopExt]

Hello Everyone,

Registration is now open for the 2020 Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) course offered through Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE).

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.


Classes will meet at the RCE of Ocean County in Toms River, NJ during the evening (6:30 - 9:00 PM) every Tuesday from January 28 through March 31. Please see the attached flyer for additional details and a list of topics and invited speakers. Additionally, two optional field trips will occur during the spring.


Class sessions will be offered in a "HyFlex" format to allow live participation in-class or remotely via webinar.


The course is open to all who are interested. Please share this email and flyer with anyone who you think might be interested.


The program fee is $60 per person. Please register by January 24, 2020 by contacting Kelly Jurgensen (Administrative Assistant, Marine Extension Program), Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County: kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us | 732-349-1152


If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (County Agent III , Assistant Professor), Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rutgers Cooperative Extension: zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu | 732-349-1152


Hopefully we'll see many of you in class or on the webinar in January!


Happy Holidays,
Doug

[RUCoopExt]

Happy New Year, Everyone!

I am posting a reminder about registration being open for our 2020 Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) course offered through Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

Check out the attached flyer and following link for more information about the course, which is geared towards educating fishermen about topics such as fisheries biology, oceanography, stock assessment, and fisheries management.

https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/marine/IFISSH.html

The class meets weekly from 6:30 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday evenings from January 28 through March 31, plus some optional field trips later in the spring. The HyFlex format allows live participation in-class in Toms River or remotely via webinar.

The program fee is $60 per person. Please register by January 24, 2020 by contacting Kelly Jurgensen (Administrative Assistant, Marine Extension Program), Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County: kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us | 732-349-1152


If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (County Agent III , Assistant Professor), Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rutgers Cooperative Extension: zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu | 732-349-1152

[AndyS]

The minute I see the word "stakeholders" I lose interest .

[RUCoopExt]

Thanks for your feedback, Andy.

I remember you sharing the same feedback a few years ago. The primary target audiences for the course are recreational and commercial fishermen, but many from the general public, young professionals, or undergrad/grad students take the course, too. So, we go with "stakeholders" as opposed to "fishermen" to include all these folks. Let me know if you have any questions or further interest.