Bevan Series at UW: A Look at Managing Marine Resources

Starting this week, the University of Washington will be hosting a ten-week series of lectures on sustainable fisheries. The Bevan Series, which began in 2001, examines the biological and social impacts of our use of marine resources and how we can manage these resources in a sustainable manner.

The Bevan series was created to honor Dr. Donald E. Bevan, a former Director of the School of fisheries at UW. He fought for better fishery management practices and policies in order to preserve this resource for future generations. In addition to sustaining fish populations as a resource for food, he was also interested in the economic impact on the fishing industry.

This series helps to keep the debate on sustainable fishing fresh. This year’s event will feature speakers from a variety of universities, representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Ministry of Fisheries of New Zealand, and others. Topics will include how climate change affects fish populations, how to protect fresh water ecosystems, if aquaculture can be done sustainably and safely, and much more. For a complete list of topics, check out the schedule here.

All lectures will be held Thursdays at 4:00 through March 11 at the School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences and are free for all to attend.

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