Fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates on the planet, encompassing some 30,000+ species. Aimed at 3rd and 4th year students, material delivered in this course will enable participants to learn about the evolution of fishes, basics of fish physiology (including locomotion, reproduction, gas exchange, osmoregulation, buoyancy regulation, sensory systems, and more), principles of fisheries ecology as well as special topics in fisheries conservation.