Aquaculture and Fisheries majors are advocates for building a sustainable future for fish, shellfish, reshwater and marine algae, and the waters in which they inhabit. They study freshwater and marine environments in detail. They also focus on controlled cultivation and harvest of natural produce of lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans. They embrace research and identification and learn management techniques of fish and invertebrate populations.

Is this you?
The Bachelor of Science program in Aquaculture and Fisheries combines the
tradition of preparing fisheries biologists and fisheries technicians for federal,
state, and private agencies and conservation groups with education in the
multi-faceted aspects of aquaculture. Our students are sought by employers
and graduate schools because the curriculum provides opportunities for
students to become proficient in basic biological and physical sciences while
giving them theoretical and practical exposure to the fields of aquaculture and
fisheries sciences. Students also develop an appreciation for the intricacies of
aquaculture production, fisheries management, and fish pathology.

If yes, an Aquaculture and Fisheries major is for you.

What you'll study
In addition to core biological and physical science courses, your studies will also include:

• Fish Science and Techniques
• Freshwater Ecology/Limnology
• Icthyology
• International Aquaculture
• Principles of Aquaculture
• Microbiology

Complete Program Requirements

What you'll do
Your projects may include:

• Developing and manipulating data sets about fish like a fisheries manager
• Sampling fish from wild populations using various techniques and gear
  including seines and electro-fishing 
• Learning how to operate water craft to monitor water quality on a nearby lake 
• Raising fish in aquaculture settings

Who will teach you

Dr. Emma Creaser Associate Professor of Marine Biology I see the most amazing organisms when underwater diving. I’m reminded how little we know about how these animals do the things they do.	Dr. Aimee Phillippi Associate Professor of Biology Director of the Center for Biodiversity Substance matters, and environmental fads are rarely substantive.	Dave Potter Professor of Aquaculture and Fisheries These focused studies encourage students to compare their academic work with the expectations of agency professionals, consultants, and organizations.

Where your major can take you
Aquaculture and Fisheries graduates go on to become:

Aquaculture Technicians
Conservation Aides
Entomologists
Fish Biologists
Fish Culturists
Fisheries Consultants
Fisheries Restoration Biologists
Toxicity Technicians/Microbiologists
Hatchery Managers
Hydrologists

Unity College Aquaculture and Fisheries graduates have accepted positions with the following:

AquaBio Product Sciences, Inc.
Atlantic Little Neck Clam Farm
Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture
Finstechnology
FPL Energy Maine Hydro
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Micotechnologies
Pittsford National Fish Hatchery

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