Marine Fisheries and Human Health

Quarters
Spring Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Junior
Senior

Managed marine animal populations are at the interface of the environmental threats to the welfare of the animals themselves and to the potential threats to human health. Marine organisms are especially vulnerable to pollution and disease from natural and anthropogenic source contamination. This 8-credit offering is focused on the fundamentals of disease management for animal health alongside the management of water quality for the health of human consumers. This program covers basic principles of infectious diseases of marine organisms (microbiology and parasitology), water quality as relevant to public health, and toxicology. Managing public health outcomes and food safety is necessarily grounded in an understanding of the health and welfare of the organisms and the waters they live in; students will learn how those are vital to aquaculture and food security. This course is designed specifically for the needs of aquaculture and shellfisheries resources of the Pacific Northwest, and aims to give students a solid foundation for understanding the intersection of public health and market quality of seafoods for the region (as relevant for industry, local communities and government regulations). Introductory-level chemistry or environmental chemistry are highly recommended additional prerequisites for this course. 

This is one of four core courses that comprise the Marine Bioresources Certificate at Evergreen. Core courses can be taken in any order.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Fisheries Biology: Pathology

4 - Food Safety and Toxicology (Marine Foods)

Registration

REQUIRED: 1 quarter of General Biology OR 2 quarters Environmental Studies (with marine/aquatic content)

RECOMMENDED: 1 quarter of Introductory level chemistry OR Environmental Studies (with chemistry content)

Academic Details

This offering is connected to the Marine Bioresources Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/m…

natural resources stewardship, environmental scientist, hatchery or aquaculture technician, food health and food safety technician

8
25
Junior
Senior

$100 for required lab fees

Upper division science credit may be awarded with demonstration of knowledge proficiency on exams and assignments

Schedule

Spring
2026
Open
Hybrid (S)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening and Weekend
Schedule Details
Olympia
<p>2026-2027</p>