Fisheries technology
Introduction
Harvesting of wild aquatic resources and production in controlled environments (aquaculture) are done through the use of various technologies - from artisanal to highly-industrial - encompassing vessels and equipment, fishing gears and their operation and different types of enclosures to raise fish and other aquatic products.
For both capture fisheries and aquaculture, the technological development and widespread use of synthetic fibers, hydraulic equipment for gear and fish handling, electronics for fish finding, satellite-based technology for navigation and communications, onboard conservation and increased use of outboard engines in small-scale fisheries have all contributed to the major expansion of fisheries and aquaculture in recent decades. Technical advances have generally led to more efficient and economical fishing operations, reduction of the physical labour required per unit of output and improved access to resources.
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Where management has been ineffective, the greater efficiency of fishing methods and aquaculture production has sometimes led to overfishing and environmental degradation. This points to the need to develop more effective fisheries management frameworks, together with safer and more environmentally-friendly methods of production, for example, in developing selective fishing gear and in designing aquaculture systems that reduce their impact on external environments.
Eligibility
Those who have passed the plus Two/equivalent examination are eligible for admission.
Job Prospects
The graduates can work as fish farming consultants, aquaculture consultants, and fisheries consultants providing services such as aquaculture information, fish farming etc. That can also find a job in government sectors.
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