Fishery & Aquaculture Scientist — Food & Agriculture

Develops sustainable fishing and aquaculture.

What they do

Fishery and aquaculture scientists study fish and shellfish populations, develop sustainable harvesting practices, and advance aquaculture production systems to meet growing seafood demand. They combine biology, ecology and engineering to manage wild fisheries, breed high-yield aquatic species, and maintain water quality in farms. India's 7,500 km coastline and vast inland water bodies make this a strategically important field.

Education path

PCB → B.F.Sc Fisheries Science.

Entrance exams

• ICAR AIEEA
• CUET

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