Aquatic Animal Law

Aquatic Animal Law - Professor Hira Jaleel 

• Course Number: LAW-927 - in-person version
• Course Type: Highly Specialized
• Credits: 2
• Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
• Description:   Like many other animals, aquatic animals are used for research, companionship, entertainment, and food. However, these animals have historically been neglected by the legal system, resulting in limited protections for trillions of aquatic animals. This course surveys how the law addresses (or fails to address) aquatic animals, both within the United States and internationally. Laws discussed during the course include the Animal Welfare Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and various state and international laws.

• Prerequisite: None
• Evaluation Method: Participation, presentation, final paper
• Capstone: Yes
• WIE: Yes

Aquatic Animal Law - Professor Hira Jaleel 

• Course Number: LAW-927 - LLM and MSL Distance Students Only
• Course Type: Highly Specialized
• Credits: 3
• Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
• Description: Aquatic animals are often missing from the mainstream legal conversation. This course will delve into laws affecting the welfare of aquatic animals, whether found in the wild, consumed as food, or used for entertainment or research. The course briefly covers international law instruments and recent international developments geared towards or affecting aquatic animals. It will also examine how various U.S federal and state laws, as well as laws of certain jurisdictions outside the U.S, protect aquatic animals or fail to do so. Finally, students will examine contemporary issues pertaining to aquatic animals, such as debates around octopus farming, growth of finfish aquaculture and shark protection. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think about how we can shape future laws and policies to better protect the interests of aquatic animals.

• Prerequisite: None
• Evaluation Method: Quizzes, participation via discussion posts, video presentation, and final paper
• Capstone: Yes
• WIE: Yes