Aqua Culture

Aqua Culture

Introduction:

Aqua Science is the multi-disciplinary study of the Earths Oceanic and fresh water environments. About three-quarters of the Earth's surface is covered with water, so aqua science has emerged as an important subject area. Also known as Aquatic Science, the subject encompasses a range of disciplines concerned with the oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, wetlands etc, their geology and composition, and the life forms that live in them. It tries to predict the quality of life for future generations, the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, ozone depletion, and changes in currents and ocean temperature. In a broad sense it studies the earths interrelated elements such as atmosphere, oceans and land mass, the changes in their processes, and their relationship to the changes happening to the earth.

Eligibility & Course Areas:

Ø  The eligibility for most of these courses is 10+2 science preferably with Physics, chemistry, biology or geology. Most institutes make it mandatory to have a background knowledge in biology. It basically depends on the individual institutions.

Ø  For undergraduate programmes like B.Sc in aqua science, minimum requirement is generally a pass in plus two or its equivalent with biology/maths, physics and chemistry subjects.

Ø  Similarly for post graduate qualification like an M.Sc in aqua science, a graduate degree in science Or Higher degrees in related fields are preferred. One can also opt for Mariculture. Aspirants can go for Ph.D. after getting a master's degree. Diploma courses are also offered in this field by several institutes. These diploma courses can be of 1 to 3 years. Small certificate courses are also offered by some academic institutions.

 Job Prospects & Career Options:

India being surrounded by water bodies on multiple sides, the fishing industry is growing rapidly as an important industry and aquaculture is a viable career option. Fishery and aquaculture is an integrated part of marine industry. Marine industry which comprises of several sea food import-export companies, fish preservation units, and seafood processing plants, agricultural universities, research organizations and state fishery departments, offer a plenty of employment opportunities for fisheries and aquaculture graduates.

Remuneration:

Aquaculture is a viable career option. With large paths of development lying ahead, the job returns are unlimited. Freshers can expect a pay package ranging between Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. Farming supervisors can get a salary between Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. For teachers, the remuneration is as per the UGC guidelines. 

Even while one is a research fellow, he/she can get a salary of Rs 8,000 per month. For entrepreneurs, the returns are not defined but the scope is tremendous.

Courses:

» B.Sc. Aqua Culture
» M.Sc. Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture
» M.Sc. Aqua Culture and Fish Processing
» M.Sc. Aqua Culture
» M.Sc. Mariculture
» M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology
» M.F.Sc. Freshwater Aqua Culture
» Ph.D. Aqua Culture

Other related courses

» Bachelor of Fishery Science
» M.Sc. Industrial Fisheries
» Master of Fishery Science
» Ph.D. Fishery Science

  

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