FISHES: Fishermen Invested in Science, Healthy Ecosystems, and Sustainability

The FISHES program is designed to extend practical, science-based information about fisheries management, fisheries science, and sustainability to fish enthusiasts in a user-friendly format. This in-person course consists of 20 hours of instruction: five 2-hour classroom sessions (light refreshments provided), one 5-hour field excursion, and 5 hours of required reading from the textbook written to accompany the course. The course is open to anyone ages 18 and up. Space is limited to 20 participants. Completion of this course qualifies each participant to receive CEU credits through the Mississippi State University Extension Service Center for Continuing Education. Each participant will also receive a “swag bag” consisting of a SeaQualizer, a dehooker, and other on-the-water gear (a $150 value!).

Scholarships may be available for those unable to pay the registration fee. For more information, please contact the program coordinators at amanda.jefferson@msstate.edu.

For more information about the course, including the syllabus and textbook, please visit the FISHES webpage.