About the Course – Fisheries

Generally, a fishery is an entity engaged in raising or harvesting fish which is decided by some authority to be a fishery. According to the FAO, ” A fishery is an activity leading to harvesting of fish”. It additionally includes seize of wild fish or raising of fish via aquaculture.

Regardless of purpose, however, the time period fishery normally refers to a fishing effort situated on either a unique ecoregion or a specific species or type of fish or aquatic animal, and normally fisheries are differentiated by means of each criteria. Examples would be the salmon fishery of Alaska, the cod fishery off the Lofoten islands or the tuna fishery of the Eastern Pacific.

Most fisheries are marine, rather than freshwater; most marine fisheries are based totally near the coast. This is not only due to the fact that harvesting from tremendously shallow waters is easier than in the open ocean, however also because fish are much greater abundant near the coastal shelf, due to coastal upwelling and the abundance of vitamins on hand there.

Career Prospect

Candidates who are interested in studying aquatic life and need a career concentrating on a similar field may pursue this program. While this isn’t an extremely prominent course, it is generally less saturated. Finding the best job after graduation won’t be an issue for B.F.SC. graduates.

The course empowers one to be technically qualified fisheries proficient with adequate abilities to oversee, conserve and create diversified fisheries resources in the country for quality fish protein and food security.

 Candidates can find job opportunities in the public sector, for example, the nationalized banks and fisheries department.Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Fisheries Inspector, AquaCulturist, Fish Exporter, Marine Biologist & Marine Scientist, Fish Trader, Fish Breeder, Hatchery/Farm Operator, Fisheries Extension Officer/Technical Officer, Feed Mill Manager, Processing & Production Manager, Fish Export Inspector, Export Manager, Fisheries Extension Officer etc.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor (UG) and Master (PG) levels.

COURSES UNDER AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND VETERINARY SCIENCE