Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (2020)

December 10th, 2019

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

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. 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) at 732-349-1152

If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (County Agent III , Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources) 732-349-1152