Sustainable fishing is essential for maintaining healthy marine ecosystems, ensuring ecological balance, and supporting the survival of all species. The bioeconomics of sustainable fisheries integrates biological insights about fish populations with economic theories and practices to manage and preserve fishery resources effectively. This interdisciplinary approach balances ecological health with economic profitability and social benefits, offering a rich platform for educational engagement. By incorporating sustainable fisheries into curricula, educators can provide students with hands-on learning experiences that bridge environmental science, economics, and mathematics.

This paper gathers data on fish populations and ecosystems to develop bioeconomic models, such as the Schaefer model, which describes fish stock population dynamics. These models support adaptive management strategies that respond to changes in environmental conditions and fish population dynamics. Educators and students can engage with these models by collecting data, analyzing trends, and proposing sustainable solutions in research projects. For example, students can simulate fish population growth using biological models like the Beverton-Holt or logistic growth models, estimate maximum sustainable yield (MSY), and integrate economic factors to assess optimal harvesting strategies. Classroom debates on policy implications and economic trade-offs can further deepen students' understanding of sustainable fisheries management.

Also, to study the conditions necessary for maintaining healthy aquatic life, dissolved oxygen (DO) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were analyzed using a mathematical model. This model measures organic pollutants as a proxy for BOD, providing insights into aquatic ecosystem health. Students can explore how external factors like pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change impact fish stocks, using case studies to evaluate management strategies such as quotas, size limits, and closed seasons.

This paper presents how students can gain practical skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary problem-solving by integrating sustainable fisheries into education. Educators can leverage this topic to create interactive learning experiences, such as designing modular projects where students develop sustainable fishing policies or propose innovative solutions for overfished regions.

Keywords: Marine ecosystem, sustainable fisheries, bioeconomic models, Schaefer model, population dynamics.